San Antonio Roof Inspection: What To Expect

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Damaged Ridgelines- Shingle caps cover your roofing ridgelines and are the frontline of defense against any water intrusion into the home. With any damaged, missing or decaying ridge cap shingles, your roof could be in danger of getting a roof leak.

Rusting Flashings- Metal flashing is used to prevent water from penetrating through surfaces where shingles don’t do the trick. Areas around chimneys, skylights, valleys and gable ends are all areas where flashing is used to prevent roof leaks. Roof inspectors who find rusting or corroded flashing will recommend these areas be replaced immediately to prevent water intrusion into the structure.

Ventilation Stacks: Plumbing pipes, ventilation stacks and other roofing penetrations are susceptible to leaks when they are allowed to fall into disrepair. A roofing inspector will check each ventilation stack and roofing penetration for blisters, cracks or other visible damages that occur to the sealants around these penetrations.

Gutters: A homes gutter system is also part of the roof and should be inspected as well. Gutters that are sagging, clogged or damaged should be replaced immediately to prevent water intrusion through soffit, fascia, siding and windows.

Here’s what our San Antonio roofing inspectors will look for when they inspect your San Antonio home or business roofing system:

Blisters- Blisters and other odd formations can be a sure sign that something is wrong with your roof. Blisters should be repaired immediate by a licensed and insured San Antonio roofing contractor.


Splits- Shingles that are split or cracked can be signs that more than just shingle damage is taking place. Improper attic ventilation can be the culprit behind cracked and broken shingles. Be sure your San Antonio roofing inspector checks attic ventilation when inspecting your roofing system.


Loose Nails- When extreme temperature fluctuations and old age combine to make roofing materials weak, nails can rise from the wood and create the potential for leaks. These nail holes must be repaired as soon as possible to avoid further roof damages.


Dark Patches- These signs of roof decay can be a sure sign that your roof is getting too old and too much sun. Heavy granule loss can result in dark patches on an asphalt shingle roof. These patches can cause shingles to become brittle and decay, causing roof leaks. In some cases, heavy granule loss may mean an entire roof replacement is inevitable.


Sags- Roofing sags can mean hidden problems lay in wait under shingles. While this may be just a sign of age, sagging roof ridges can mean rot and decay has taken place in structural members of the roofing substrate. Immediate steps to repair the problem must be taken when sagging roofs are visible during your roofing inspection.

San Antonio Roof Inspection
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