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It is recommended that you inspect your roof at least once every few months, the more frequent the better. If you have a fear of heights or you don\u2019t like the idea of climbing onto your roof, then you can hire a roofer or get someone you know to do the inspection for you.<\/p>\n
Once you are up on the roof, you need to look for signs that will indicate some damage or problem.<\/p>\n
Here are some tips to help you with roof inspection.<\/p>\n
\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Look for cracked caulk or any kind of rust on the flashing.<\/strong><\/p>\n \u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 See if there are any missing or damaged shingles. If you have some kind of membrane roofing then you must look for seams that may have worn out or some peeling. If you have shingles, then see if they have blistered, curled or buckles. Some shingles may be broken or they may look aged and cosmetically damaged.<\/strong><\/p>\n \u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Look for lichen, moss and algae. Growth of algae isn\u2019t always indicative of a damaged or deteriorating roof but it is a concern. Black stains aren\u2019t always a threat as they are simply cosmetic in nature, in most cases. But you should worry if there is some substantial moss. This is a sign of a decaying roof. The decay may not be apparent on the surface but the roof is decaying underneath.<\/strong><\/p>\n \u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Then there are some obvious signs of damage such as a dent, crack, a small crater, chipping and peeling and discoloration in certain parts which indicate natural deterioration of a roof.<\/strong><\/p>\n