Over time, if you do not take care of your roof, you might experience various issues that cause problems such as water leaks coming into the house or a roof collapse. It makes sense to have professionals check your roof, inspecting it to look for any signs of damage that could be repaired before issues get out of control and cause you major headaches.
What Should You Ask Professional Roofing Contractors After The Roof Inspection?
#1 What Is The Age Of My Roof?
By knowing the age of the roof, you can plan on certain repairs or replacement. If the roof is nearing the end of service life, repairs will probably not help; You will require a new roof.
#2 What Roofing Materials Do Professionals Use For The Roof Underpayment And Top Layer?
When you understand the type and quality of roofing materials the original roofers used, it becomes easy to make an informed decision going forward with work to be done. You can choose to upgrade the quality of the roof by changing the roofing materials or shingles. This will help enhance the strength and durability of the roof.
#3 Is The Roof Ventilation Working Efficiently?
High functioning ventilation ensures that the roof stays dry, prevents ice build-up and maintains a cool temperature inside the house. If there are any issues with the ventilation, you can replace components immediately. If you delay, it will reduce the energy efficiency of the house and increase your utility bills.
#4 Are There Damages On The Roof?
Dents on shingles, missing shingles, water leaks, broken gutters and broken flashing are some issues you can easily observe. Apart from these, there are other issues that professional roofing contractors can find upon inspection. After the inspection, asking this question will help you discover what’s really going on with your roof– not just things you could see from below. Then you can get work done to repair the damages.
#5 Are The Gutters In Good Condition?
Should We Replace Them? Gutters ensure the proper flow of water away from the roof and house and keep the roof dry and clean. If the gutters are not in good condition, it will have an impact on the roofing system. Besides, you may experience ice dams, clogged gutters and water leak issues.
Apart from the aforementioned crucial questions, you can ask some other questions…
- How long will it take to complete the repair/replacement work?
- Are weather conditions right for the repair/replacement work to be done soon?
- What will be the estimated cost of the inspection/repair/replacement?
- What additional roof issues should we address?
Summary:
Your roof is important and should be inspected by professionals on a regular basis. Arko Exteriors can inspect your roof and then make needed repairs (or a replacement if necessary). For more information, please call Arko Exteriors of Blaine, MN, at 763-434-2756.