A homeowner can never be too careful when it comes to the roof of their residence. The roof serves many functions, yet mainly protects the home and its contents from the elements. One must be vigilant as a small leak often develops into a much larger one when it isn 't fixed in a timely manner, leading to costly repairs in the home thanks to water damage. In addition, when a potential buyer looks at a home, he or she needs to ensure a thorough roof inspection is completed to identify any problems and have them corrected before the sale goes through. Robbins Roofing takes on these and other tasks for homeowners in Oklahoma City, Yukon, Midwest City, Edmond, Mustang, Norman and Tulsa and also works with businesses to ensure their roof is functioning …show more content…
First and foremost, they check the shingles to see if any granules are missing. Roof granules on the ground or in gutters suggest the roof is showing signs of wear. When both shingles and granules are found, the roof has sustained damage and needs repair or replacement. If a homeowner or business proprietor spots granules at any time, a roofing Oklahoma City contractor should be called in.
Dark streaks are another sign the roof is in need of repair or replacement and a commercial or residential roofing company needs to be called in. Home or business owners can use binoculars to look at the roof and detect these problems. Small black streaks indicate the problem is in the early stages. When a significant quantity of streaks is detected, however, shingles need to be replaced. Missing shingles or granules leave a roof unable to repel water, which can lead to a build up of water on the roof and water entering the home.
Shingles that are broken and moss on the roof may also be detected during a roof inspection. Broken shingles tend to be easy to spot, and they need to be replaced promptly. Moss on the roof indicates the roof is no longer able to replace water, therefore these areas need to be fixed by Oklahoma City roofing companies.
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