There are a few reasons you might need a roof inspection. Some reasons may be for your own personal information to understand the status of your roof. You may be ready to sell your home and need to know the condition. Or you may need an inspection for insurance purposes. No matter the reason, using a qualified professional, like Three C’s Roofing is imperative.
The process of a roof inspection is fairly simple. I usually begin by walking around the home from the ground checking the soffit line. I am looking for darker spots in the soffit where leaking is occurring but not visible inside the home.
I will then get on the roof to check the condition of the roofing materials. Depending on the type of roof, I look for different things. Shingle roofs are fairly simple, and any issues are generally easy to detect. Tile and metal roofing can be more difficult to see issues, but some signs I look for are dried and cracked flashing, debris buildup in valleys, and cracked tile and mud on tile roofing. With metal roofing, I check fastener gaskets for dry rot, the sealant at flashing and valleys and check around the penetrations for signs of leaking or damage.
If you are getting an inspection for insurance purposes a special roof inspection form is used. These require photos of every plane of the roof as well as a detailed description of overall condition and possible issues. A detailed check list about the home itself is also needed which includes information on the age of the roof and remaining useful life. Three C’s Roofing has the necessary form and will include it with your inspection.
Regardless of your reasons for getting a roof inspection. It is a good idea to have one on a regular basis to ensure your roof is in the best shape possible and to detect potential problems early.
Protect your home investment with expert advice on the condition of your roof by contacting Scott Crider at Three C’s Roofing. The professional roofing contractor your neighbors love!
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Contact us by phone or send us an email. We strive to respond to your request the same business day if you contact us before noon. If it’s past noon, we may need to contact you the following day. Call (386) 276-0758.
