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Roof Inspection
Serving Fairfax, Loudon and Prince William County
Available 7 Days Per Week, Including Holidays. (703) 475-2446
A new roof can cost you a reasonable amount of money, but the roof is the one aspect of a house that protects it from whatever the weather can throw at it. During a roof’s life it will face wind, rain, snow and any other element you can imagine. This means it is vital that you get a very good quality roof to ensure that you really are protected from the worst. Yet many people put off having their roofing done until it is too late. You should have your roof checked on a regular basis, especially if it is more than four or five years old or has potentially suffered storm damage.
The need for a certified roof inspection when buying a new house.
Buying a new house can be fraught with danger and there are many different aspects to take into consideration. A full survey of the property will indicate any potential problems to you before you even purchase the house and it is a very good idea to have one done. Mortgage companies will demand that some sort of inspection is done on the property in order to ensure that you are paying a fair amount on what is likely to be the biggest financial investment you will make in your life. As part of this inspection your lender may demand that the roof be inspected, because they know this is one potentially costly aspect of purchasing a house that is overlooked by many people.
Using a certified roof inspection to check your roof is safe.
Whether you need to have your roof inspected in order to accommodate your mortgage lender or whether you are undergoing a regular maintenance check you should consider getting a full, certified roof inspection done. A recognized and reputable roofing contractor will come out to your house, inspect the roof for any potential problems and if all is well they will complete the certified roof inspection by giving you your certificate. This certificate is usually valid for two years and if anything goes wrong with your roof in that time, the roofing company will fix the problem free of charge.
The advantages of a certified roof inspection.
As you can see it is not only reassuring, and in some cases essential, to have a certified roof inspection but it is also frugal. Paying for a certified roof inspection when there are no problems with the roof means that you are in essence taking out a two-year insurance policy on your roof. To look at it another way it is like getting a two-year warranty even though the roof isn’t new.
A certified roof inspection really is vital to the longevity of your roof. By having a capable roofer check your roof every two years you may be able to prevent expensive damage by paying for any minor repairs that are required before they develop. Having a certified roof inspection means that you can be confident that your roof should be structurally sound for the next two years and, even in the worst cases, you will be able to have it fixed for nothing during the life of the certificate.
Procedures For An Accurate Roof Inspection Report
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| Leaking roofs, poor drainage, and clogged gutters and downspouts can lead to significant water damage inside your home. |
Outside Roof Inspection
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| Inspecting a roof from outside is very simple. All I need is a good viewing point that is unobstructed by getting on the rooftop! Following is a checklist of problem warning signs we look for during an outside roof repair inspection report. |
- Blistered, curled or split shingles.
- Loose or missing shingles or tiles.
- Loose nails.
- Exposed nails (can lead to leaks in the roof).
- Dark patches on asphalt shingles and/or large amounts of granules in the rain gutters (the granular coating is wearing away).
- Sagging either on the ridges or in the center of the roof.
- Broken or loose shingles at the ridgelines and hip lines.
- Rusty or corroded metal (flashing) and loose shingles in the valleys, plumbing vents or near chimneys. It may be necessary to remove excess debris and leaves to inspect thoroughly (and lots of leaf debris can cause damage to these sensitive areas of the roof).
- Rusty metal or loose shingles in locations where a vertical side of the house meets the roof
- Overflowing gutters or excess water pooling near the foundation of the house.
- For flat roofs, look for blisters (pop the blisters with a knife and coat them with roofing cement to prevent further damage), depressions near vent pipes (can also be filled with roofing cement), separations in flashing, and clogged drains.
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Indoor Roof Inspection
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| Following is a checklist of problem warning signs you can look for during an indoor roof inspection. |
- Sagging decking between the rafters. If the decking is sagging or deteriorating, the decking will also require replacement when a new roof is installed.
- Outside light that can be seen through the roof. This may be common (and not a problem) on shake roofs, since the wooden shakes will swell during the wet months, effectively preventing any leaks.
- Signs of leaking in the attic (dark spots in the wood, especially around vents, chimneys, and other holes to the roof).
- Test dark spots in the wood to decide if they are old or current problems. If the spot is still wet, or if it is soft (test with a screwdriver), the spot is a current problem. If the spot is dry and hard, it is most likely an old problem that has been fixed.
- Signs of water damage or leaking (usually in the form of water stains, or sagging ceilings)--this could be due to an active leak in the roof or to condensation caused by poor roof ventilation.
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