Your roof plays a vital role in protecting your home, your belongings, and your household. It can keep out the elements and prevent water from coming in. Roofs, like most things, don’t last forever, even though it almost seems as though like they might be able to. There comes a time when a roof needs to be replaced, and this can require a significant investment. You can take steps to prolong the lifespan of your roof and ensure that it remains structurally sound, and having it professionally inspected is one of the most important of those steps. Setting up this inspection sooner rather than later is a wise move.
Winter Weather Looms Ahead
Here in Atascadero, it doesn’t really rain too much in the summer. The rainy season, though, is just around the corner. This is the season you should be concerned about in terms of your roof’s ability to do its job. Our winter storms can be associated with heavy rainfall, and your roof needs to be intact in order to keep water out. If there are leaks anywhere, a few drops may start to trickle in, and then before too long, there could be quite a collection of water. This can damage your belongings in addition to harming the integrity of your wood frame and other materials you may have at your place.
The Basics of a Roof Inspection
There are several things that our team at Ribas Roofing can check for during a roof inspection in Atascadero. Our goal will be to identify any possible areas of concern so that the situation can be addressed promptly. Doing so can make sure a minor issue doesn’t turn into a major problem. This type of inspection can also lead to maintenance that could extend how long your roof will last.
We can check for:
- Shingles that are loose, missing, or curled
- Moss
- Rust
- Issues with flashing or fasteners
- Leaks, gaps, or cracks around seals and vent pipes
- Signs of animal intrusion
While it may seem as though some of these issues would be obvious, it’s actually hard to tell exactly what’s going on without getting on the roof. We’d like to remind you that this can be dangerous work due to the height and slope of your roof. It’s a good idea to leave this job to a professional team like ours.
Count on Us
At Ribas Roofing, we take our responsibilities seriously and enjoy helping our neighbors in the community. If you’re interested in protecting your roof in Atascadero so that it can, in turn, protect you, it would be wise to schedule a roof inspection in the early fall. Call our office today to set up an appointment.
