Do you know that the roof is the heaviest part of the house? You probably could have guessed that, but what you probably cannot guess are the problems that your roof may have. It may be leaking and the water may enter the attic and run down damaging the walls, the studs, and leaving black mold. These roof problems cannot be seen standing on the ground, and this is why you need a roofing expert from Roofing Companies in Salem OR to go up on the roof and check for trouble spots.
These are some of the trouble spots that you might find. Often, the wind can blow water under the shingles where the water eventually gets to the decking and the shingles and, more importantly, the decking will rot. The previous roofing company may not have aligned the rows of shingles properly, and this will definitely allow water to get under the shingles. One specific area that is usually damaged are the shingles that form the valleys. The ridge cap is another area that can allow water to leak into the attic. Dormers are another likely spot for the leaks to occur where the shingles join the dormer.
The first row of shingles at the eaves can be blown up when it rains and water will be blown under the shingles and in many cases right onto the decking. This first row must be laid correctly and on top of a water barrier. Any place that a hole has been created in the roof is another probable place for a leak to occur. Vents, skylights, and the chimney are all places that need to be sealed well at the entry point.
A Roofing Companies Salem OR inspector can find all of these spots, and many of the openings can be sealed by one of the high-tech sealers on the market today. These sealers standup to rain, wind and freezing conditions. However, if the decking is damaged and rotted, then the entire roof must be replaced. There are many excellent roofing products today and each has long-lasting properties that the current shingles most likely do not have.
