The roof of your home needs to be secure, which is why you should conduct regular maintenance on it throughout the year. Even if it’s a fairly new roof, it’s important to stay on top of any underlying problems that might only be discovered with the occasional check.
With that being said, here are some helpful tips on how to identify a roof problem on your property.
Take a visual look from the ground
First and foremost, before you start risking your physical health on a large ladder, take a look at the roof from the ground. You may be able to see plenty of potential issues from the ground. For example, chipped slates or moss that are growing between the materials on the roof could be a clear indication that there’s something wrong.
Do a visual check from the front, sides, and back to identify any and all potential problems that might be apparent externally. If the roof is high up to a point where you can see it properly, then it might be worth using binoculars in order to see everything more closely.
Look for damp spots on your ceilings
Damp spots can be a problem for your household’s health, so it’s important to keep an eye on the appearance of dampness and mold around the home. A sign of a roof problem is often through damp spots or leaks on your ceilings.
Take a walk around your home on all floors to check potential spots where a leaky roof might be impacting the rest of the foundations. You can also use a damp meter in order to identify where damp spots might be if they’re not completely visible when looking.
Check exterior walls for mold
Exterior walls can also show signs of roof problems when it comes to mold. Take a closer look at your exteriors as you walk around the property. You’ll likely find that these areas have black pinpoints and can be found in the very corners of the walls. Check around the gutters too as this can also be a common place where mold forms.
It’s good to check your exteriors regularly, especially as this can happen regularly if there are problems with ventilation and leaks within the roof.
Go up into the attic space to check for problems
The attic space is important to check for problems. Internally, you’ll have much better luck at finding a problem than you would just looking visually at the roof from the outside. Within the attic space, you’re more than likely to identify a leak or a gap within the roof that needs covering.
Not every attic space is easily accessible, so only proceed if you’re able to do so safely. If not, then that’s where a professional is handy to have. Make sure you have a ladder into the attic space and tread carefully as you walk throughout the space.
It might be worth taking a torch with you so that you can see everything more clearly. Perhaps during the day too if there are any windows.
An increase in household bills
One of the major signs that there’s something wrong with your roof, is the increase in household bills. The roof helps to insulate the space and if it’s compromised, then you’ll find yourself paying for more in household bills.
Check your bills and take a look to see if there are any growing charges month by month. If you’ve noticed an increase recently, then it might be worth checking for signs of a roof problem.
Household bills will naturally go up and down depending on economic times, but it’s something to be mindful of in case there are any significant spikes. It’s best to stay on top of it because this extra cost per month can be a hindrance on your outgoings as a household.
Seek the services of a professional
Finally, if you’ve noticed there are any potential problems, then it’s a good idea to get in touch with a professional roofer. While it might be good to do some things around the house, fixing the roof might be something that’s a little out of the DIY skillset.
A professional roofer will be able to seek out the problem and provide a quote to fix it. It might be worth getting some comparisons where possible in order to get good value for money.
To help identify a roof problem on your property, use these tips to avoid any costly expenses this year or in the future.
This is a contributed post.
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