Wet spots or water droplets making their way through the roof are obvious signs that your roofing is malfunctioning. But what about the not so obvious yet equally hazardous signs of damage? Here’s a very helpful guide to spot early signs of damage and stop it in the tracks.

Animal Invasion

The animals on your roof may look cute, but it’s a real problem that must be addressed at its earliest since these little invaders could choose your roof as their habitat — pulling away shingles and burrowing through vents. Believe it or not, these animals are always on the lookout for broken but easy to reside in areas on your roof.

The Haunted House

Do you hear a whistling sound as the wind blows? Relax, it isn’t a ghost; it’s minor roof damage that has created a passage for airflow into the house. If your house is sealed, but you still feel a mysterious airflow, there’s a hole that could be contributing to your heating bills.

The Black Hole

If you can see black spots on your roof, don’t ignore or neglect them. It could be a sign of a larger leak or expanding mold, but one thing is for sure that the problem will progressively worsen over time, weakening the structure of your house. Missing wood around a deteriorating soffit and fascia, cracking, or decay in your shingles are signs of water damage due to gutter drainage —when did you last get your gutters cleaned? Over time, the moisture accumulating on or near the roofline may result in freeze-thaw damage, accelerated corrosion of metals, decaying wood, and ice damming.

Where’s My Shingle?

It’s easy to notice when you’re missing shingle, but it’s tricky to identify buckling shingles unless you’re physically on the roof. Be sure to inspect your roof annually for buckling or curling shingles; if you see bare spots, damaged shingles near vents, or any structural damage, sign up for roof repairs immediately.

Or better yet, get your roof inspected by professional roofing contractors.

The Nails, The Edges

Although strange, the nails at the very edge of your home may be onto something. If a nail has been displaced from the roof, it’s likely to end up on the sides or in the gutters. Not only is this dangerous for the passersby, but also you since your roof is coming undone.

If you think something’s fishy on your roof, reach out to Warner Roofing. Our professionally trained, well-equipped, and experienced roofing contractors inspect your roof for damage in Aurora, Newmarket, Stouffville, Richmond Hill, and Vaughan. We’re a multi-award-winning roofing company serving residential homes for roof repairs, roof replacements, roof inspections, metal roofing, roofing carpentry, metal flashing, vents & accessories, skylights, insulation, and flat roofs.

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