We’ve been talking about roofing repairs and problems before. Since you’re watching your finances a bit more closely, it’s important that you stop problems before they continue to build. It might not seem like much, but before you know it, you could be looking at tens of thousands of pounds worth of damages. Minor leaks can destroy a ceiling, ultimately weakening the structure of your home.

Not sure what common roofing problems may be lurking? Since we can’t see your home, we couldn’t begin to tell you how to take care of your roof specifically. But we can tell that you need to start looking at certain problems that are extremely common.

The first common problem is a roof that’s falling apart due to the sun’s rays. UV exposure has a tendency to weaken roofs over time, with asphalt-based roofs being hit the hardest. When a roof is at its breaking point, the shingles will start to dry out and then crack open, getting super loose instead of being close to the surface. In bad conditions, the roof shingles can start falling down to the ground. Underneath your roof is sheathing that is extremely sensitive to the elements. Once that sheathing starts breaking apart, and then you’re really in trouble.

Think the sun’s exposure is bad? Wait till you take a look at what ice and snow can do to the roof. When the ice melts, it gets under the shingles. In its liquid form, it’s destructive…but when it turns back into ice, it pushes the shingles as well as the roof’s flashing. More water enters, and the process repeats itself. This is why checking your roof regularly is extremely important. If you can’t fit up there or you’re too scared to do the task, you can hire this out to a professional like Style by Carden Exteriors Inc as well.

Wind is a big problem for the top of your home. Like with ice and snow, wind rips off shingles or pushes them up to explore sheathing. There isn’t much you can do to prevent wind, so you just have to guard your roof accordingly.

The local wildlife also finds time to cause havoc with your roof, making it hard to keep a clean roof. If you start seeing holes along the eaves of your roof, then you need to start deploying some anti-wildlife measures. Raccoons are also a problem, not just the birds that make the holes in the roof. You’re going to have to involve a wildlife control professional that can get them to go away. Repair damage as you find it, rather than waiting too long.

If you have a property that’s lined with trees, be aware that these trees can brush the roof. You want to avoid anything that can scratch the protective coating on the roof’s shingles. Trim back the tree’s limbs, and watch the property after storms. If a big tree branch falls on your roof, it can actually punch a deep hole in it. That’s obviously bad news, so stay alert and ready to take care of problems.

There are plenty of problems that a roof can have. Make sure that you practice routine maintenance, inspecting the parts that can really take a turn for the worse. Good luck!