Common Roofing
Problems In Indianapolis
1) Ponding
Flat roofs are made with a slight pitch to dispel water off the sides of the roofing. When a drain is blocked water pools in low areas on the roof and creates a pond.
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2) Shingles
Are Gone
Your roof
could have shingles that are missing due to gusty winds tearing then right off
the roof. Your first step toward remedying this problem should be climbing up a
ladder to the roof and inspecting it, or hiring a professional to inspect it.
3) Holes in
Your Roofing Material
Sometimes
when you remove something that has been installed on your roof, like a
television antenna or satellite dish, there will be holes left behind. Those
holes could cause water to enter through the roof into your home. As in item
one, your roof needs to be inspected and any holes sealed.
4) Moisture
When you
have an upper roof and a lower roof, often the gutters from the upper roof will
drain right onto the lower roof, it could become soaked with moisture and then
leaks can occur. To remedy this moisture problem, just extend your downspout so
that it reaches the gutters or, better yet, extend it all the way to the ground
rather than allowing draining onto the lower roof.
5) Debris
Buildup
When you
allow pine needles, leaves, twigs and other debris to get built up, it can
result in the trapping of water under the roof, which can allow it to seep in.
The remedy is as easy as keeping your roof completely clear of any debris so
that moisture runs off of it swiftly. In addition, you should trim the tree
branches that hang over your roof to facilitate a debris-free area.
6) Backed-up
Gutters
When your
gutters become clogged, as in item four, the water often drains from your roof
much more slowly. This allows moisture enough time to soak in, causing leaks.
Installing gutter covers is an efficient solution that will result in quick
elimination of water off of the roof.
7) Flashing
Issues
Roof
flashing is used for sealing the transitions in roofing materials and keeping
large amounts of water from being absorbed at those points. Flashing points in
your roofing could include areas around skylights, points where a dormer meets
your roof, or around a chimney. Unfortunately, the flashing could be affected
by missing nails or dried out caulking and become displaced, so checking or
replacing it could be necessary.
8) Ridge Cap
Leaks
A ridge cap
is installed with the roof to cover up the roof peak gap. Sometimes roofers and
contractors will use a system that utilizes a rope and harness, but neglect to
protect the ridge cap, resulting in roofing material holes and leaks. Having a
professional check, repair or replace your ridge cap is your best remedy.
9) Improper
Slope Issues
Shingles can
shift and rain could leak in with a too-shallow roof slope, which is also
sometimes called roof pitch. It is measured by a vertical rise ratio over 12
inches of horizontal distance. According to the International Building Code, a
roofing slope of 2:12 is mandatory for asphalt shingle installation. Otherwise,
underlay roofing material in double layers must be utilized for pitches from
2:12 to 4:12. The best way to make sure that the roofing materials on your home
are the right ones and appropriately installed for the slope is to have it
inspected by a professional.
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