How to replace faulty roof shingles
You have completed your 20 point roof inspection check list and you have discovered some cracked, curled or missing shingles, lots of fine gravel-like granule in the gutters, dark and bare spots on your roof. Your roof needs some maintenance work! Replace the bare, cracked, curled or missing shingles as soon as possible in order to prevent further damage to your home.
When to repair or replace a roof
Do you believe that your roof should be replaced but you are not sure? You have already asked a roofing contractor and although he recommends you to replace the roof you are wondering if you can postpone this expenditure for some time? The rule of thumb is to repair when you can and replace when you must.
20 point roof inspection check list
Waiting for water stains to show up on your ceilings is not the best strategy when it comes to determining when your roof needs maintenance work. It will be very late and expensive! Water stains on your ceiling is, in most of the cases, sure indication that your roof needs lots of attention, the boards and the rafters are already rotten, attic insulation has deteriorated, mold may be present in your attic.
Get your roof ready for winter and avoid surprises! Who wants to fix his roof in the middle of the winter?
How to inspect your roof
When was the last time when you inspected your roof? Some people inspect their roofs before winter sets in for good reasons. A neglected roof can cost much more than what would normally do if roof boards and studs have to be replaced or interior ceilings and walls repaired. The rule of thumb is to inspect either annually or bi-annually unless your area went through extreme weather events such as extreme heat, violent storms, large quantities of snow, etc. In these cases, inspecting your roof as soon as possible after the event can save you thousands of dollars.
Why ventilate your attic?
Current building codes typically call for attic ventilation to minimize condensation under the roof sheathing. This requirement is based on experimental results showing that with 1 ft2 (0.09 m2) of vent opening for every 300 ft2 (28 m2) of attic area will successfully prevent moisture buildup in attics. Other commonly cited benefits of attic ventilation are reducing moisture problems, minimizing ice dams, ensuring shingle service life and reducing cooling load. But ventilation should be part of a broader strategy…
How to control moisture in attics
Do you feel smell of a mold entering your house under damp weather conditions, usually in summer? Do you see evidence of water stains or mold on the sheathing, rafters or trusses in your attic? Is your attic insulation packed down or stained by water or ice? If the answer is yes to any or all of these questions, you got excessive moisture in your attic.
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