Roof Repair 101
As homeowners, it’s difficult to tell when it might be time to replace your roof. It’s not as if it has a check engine light that pops on when it needs a repair, and the sad reality is most homeowners will wait until there’s a leak to do anything about a problem roof, and by then it ends up cost more in collateral damage! On top of that, many of the homes in Queens and the metro area are very old with many layers of shingles, which can make it hard to assess the condition. So here’s a guide to follow to see if it’s time to start looking into roofers in NYC to fix the issue!
Streaking – If your roof has streaks going down the shingles, making it almost appear as if it were wet in certain areas, this is a sign your shingle is retaining water and you should replace it. It’s a common problem in Queens where there’s little sunlight during the winter to dry wet roofs.
Algae growth – Similar to streaking, it’s evidence that the shingle is retaining water instead letting it fall into the gutters.
Lifting Shingles – If shingles appear like they are popping up, this is evidence that there’s excessive heat and poor ventilation in the attic. It may be time to consider replacing the roof and adding some sort of ventilation system to protect the wood sheathing underneath your shingles.
Cracked Rafters – This one will require you to climb into the attic and check the structural wood of the roof, but it is extremely important to do time to time, as this is the support system of the entire roof. If there are cracked on a significant number of rafters, you may be looking at a big project.
Leaks – While your in the attic, take a look at the sheathing underneath to check if there are any water spots. If there are, times up, it’s time to call a roofer in Queens NY!
This are just a few of the warning signs you should look for as a homeowner to see if it’s time for a new roof. If your at all in doubt, call up 5 Boro Remodeling! We provide a free inspection with every roof estimate we give!
