A lot of people are always wondering what the most common causes of roof damage are. A lot of them are deceptively easy to fix, or could be easily avoided, but are unfortunately not. Let's take a look at some of the top causes for roof damage
1. Improper Installation
This first one may or may not come as a surprise, but poor installation and workmanship are generally the leading cause of a roof's life expectancy being shorter than expected. Faulty installation seriously increases the chances of your roof having problems. This poor workmanship often happens when the surface where the roofing materials will be applied to isn't probably treated and primed prior to installation. If the product being applied to the roof isn't handled correct either it can cause a reduced life span. Unfortunately for the building owner, this poor installation often nullifies any warranty, making a roofing lawsuit against a company like Tamko unlikely to work.
2. Out of Sight, Out of Mind
Even though your roof, when done properly, shouldn't need much in the way of upkeep, it still needs some. A lot of people forget that they should be getting their roofs inspected after severe storms with strong winds or after winters where a lot of snow has fallen. Even if a roof is installed correctly, Mother Nature can cause damage, and if you have a flat roof it's important to make sure water isn't pooling anywhere. If water is allowed to pool it can rapidly reduce the protection of that area and spread.
3. Gutter Backup
While your gutters aren't part of your roof they're still critically important. If you have gutters that don't drain properly or are getting backed up they can be another source of pooling water. It's also important for them to be cleaned yearly if you have trees with branches that hang over the roof. We've all seen the building with small saplings growing in the gutters. While it may seem harmless the weight of all that detritus can rapidly build up and cause gutters to break which can rip lose shingles or hit roofing below the gutters and cause damage there. Plants growing in your gutters or on your roof are never good either; their roots help trap moisture and can slowly cause other problems.
4. Wildlife in the Attic
While this one isn't super common, it can happen in any building where the attic is rarely used. Any attic where animals somehow make their way in and are able to next can pose a threat to your roof. They have a penchant or gnawing away at wood and making holes where you don't want them. This can compromise a roof in multiple places and can allow moisture in which can cause further damage. The best way to protect against this is by regularly visiting the attic and making sure nothing is living there and creating a decent amount of noise to scare potential residents away.
1. Improper Installation
This first one may or may not come as a surprise, but poor installation and workmanship are generally the leading cause of a roof's life expectancy being shorter than expected. Faulty installation seriously increases the chances of your roof having problems. This poor workmanship often happens when the surface where the roofing materials will be applied to isn't probably treated and primed prior to installation. If the product being applied to the roof isn't handled correct either it can cause a reduced life span. Unfortunately for the building owner, this poor installation often nullifies any warranty, making a roofing lawsuit against a company like Tamko unlikely to work.
2. Out of Sight, Out of Mind
Even though your roof, when done properly, shouldn't need much in the way of upkeep, it still needs some. A lot of people forget that they should be getting their roofs inspected after severe storms with strong winds or after winters where a lot of snow has fallen. Even if a roof is installed correctly, Mother Nature can cause damage, and if you have a flat roof it's important to make sure water isn't pooling anywhere. If water is allowed to pool it can rapidly reduce the protection of that area and spread.
3. Gutter Backup
While your gutters aren't part of your roof they're still critically important. If you have gutters that don't drain properly or are getting backed up they can be another source of pooling water. It's also important for them to be cleaned yearly if you have trees with branches that hang over the roof. We've all seen the building with small saplings growing in the gutters. While it may seem harmless the weight of all that detritus can rapidly build up and cause gutters to break which can rip lose shingles or hit roofing below the gutters and cause damage there. Plants growing in your gutters or on your roof are never good either; their roots help trap moisture and can slowly cause other problems.
4. Wildlife in the Attic
While this one isn't super common, it can happen in any building where the attic is rarely used. Any attic where animals somehow make their way in and are able to next can pose a threat to your roof. They have a penchant or gnawing away at wood and making holes where you don't want them. This can compromise a roof in multiple places and can allow moisture in which can cause further damage. The best way to protect against this is by regularly visiting the attic and making sure nothing is living there and creating a decent amount of noise to scare potential residents away.