Your roof protects you and your belongings from elements throughout the year. Well-installed systems adequately handle heavy rains, scorching heat, ice storms, and snow. Problems with your roof can put your home's occupants and equipment at risk. The good news is that roofers can fix issues with your system and enable you to continue living comfortably. Here are three issues they can sort out for you:
Inadequate Attic Ventilation
The ventilation of your attic should be adequate to prevent your roof from failing prematurely. An attic that's not well-ventilated traps hot and cold air that can destroy the roof and void a warranty. Roofers know how to create the correct ventilation. Using the right tools and equipment, they'll ensure there's enough space for air to circulate. This can keep your roof in top condition for longer and save you from incurring replacement costs. They'll also ensure that the nails on the shingles hold the roof firmly, preventing it from leaking and letting in too much air.
Improper Flashings
Flashings keep your roof's exposed areas from leaking. These include the valleys, chimneys, and dormers. Most flashings are designed using metal to keep your roof from leaking water into your house. Temperature changes may make your flashing expand and create spaces that allow water to penetrate through with time. They may also be corroded by rust.
Roofers can inspect your flashings to assess their condition. If they find that they're loose, they'll tighten them and use a sealant to fill in the spaces that allow water to pass through. They can also diagnose other problems that your flashings have before they cause severe damage to your roofing system and home's structure. With your flashings intact, you won't have to worry about replacement or repair costs because your roof will be functioning optimally.
Rotting Deck
Your roof's deck may rot because of several reasons. However, the common culprit is moisture leaking from the outside, causing the plywood to delaminate or rot. The deck supports most of the materials used to build your roof. So, if it gets damaged, your roof may collapse, injuring the occupants of your home and damaging numerous items.
A roofing contractor can inspect your deck and identify the problems it has. They'll ensure that the plywood and other parts are clean and properly mounted to the rafters. They'll also seal all the spaces letting in moisture and other elements.
It's advisable to contact a roofing company if you notice any issue with your system. Professional roofers are experienced in handling these issues and can get your roof back to shape with minimal input from you.
When you have something you like inside a jar, you probably put a lid on it — right? In a way, you can think of your house in the same manner. You like and value the items inside, along with the inside of the house itself. So, it only makes sense that you would protect the interior of your home with a lid. That lid is your roof.
Keep that perspective in mind as you read this blog. Learning more about roofing will feel more interesting if you remember what a roof does: it protects the inside of the home and the people who live in it.