Best Ways To Prevent Roof Deterioration

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Roof deterioration is a complex and diverse topic and is often material degradation or general wear and tear. This complexity can make it challenging to diagnose future roof damage, with some types of damage only becoming apparent after heavy rains or other extreme weather events. In many cases, professional roofing services are needed to inspect for roof damage/structural damage due to past storms or project their cost in restoring your roof against future damages from previous storms. The best way to prevent further costly injuries from happening on your Bronx Roof is by having professional roof inspections done ASAP! Trusted TCI Roofing Repair Contractor Company Bronx NY roofers are available to assess your roof deck today. Look no further for qualified, reputable contractors with experience in various types of roof structure!

Signs

Curled-Up Shingles:

Curled-up shingles result from the roof deteriorating, which is usually attributed to too much pressure being put on it. Unfortunately, there isn’t anything you can do about this unless you have some tarp or fabric that you can lay down over what’s left of your roof.

Unless money is not an issue since reroofing a home is expensive and tedious work. Given enough time, roofs erode under nominal loads by rainwater or melting snow that washes soil into cracks or where surfaces meet, like any other type of masonry building materials exposed to water for long periods due to their proximity to ground levels. 

Decaying Shingles:

Decaying shingles is one of the most devastating and saddening findings a roof inspection can produce. Around 25% or so roofs from 50 years ago have been torn up because of this debilitating problem. While there are no prevention methods, it may be possible to save your home by removing the rotting part and bringing in a fresh patch before installing an asphalt-based water barrier to keep it safe from moisture. The process is expensive, though, costing nearly $5000 on average for tiny residential homes. So unless you want to sign up for a five more years dilemma, don’t wait too long! Consult with a professional today if you think you might be in danger of decaying shingles. 

Blistering Shingles

A blister-like crust on the roof characterizes blistering shingles. This is caused by water being locked onto the roof’s asphalt, causing chemical reactions that oxidize iron in the metal alloys of common roofing materials, including lead. The oxidation leaves behind copper salts that then react with extreme rainfall or snow to create what looks like sulphuric acid damage. Roof deterioration consists of broken tiles, missing mortar, scalloped shingles, crumbling clay tiling, and more.

Several things can cause blistering shingles, but one major cause is roof deterioration. The condition occurs when the tar-based substance that insulates and seals a roof starts to erode, often resulting from an aging sealant application. This erosion exposes the wood beneath it to moisture and UV rays, making blistering shingles even worse.

Rotting Shingles

Rotting shingles are a sign of deterioration in the roof, which could be caused by severe leaking, among other things. ‎If you have rotting ceilings, there’s usually a pretty obvious cause. It can be traced back to water or ice damage from leakage or exposure to the elements in most cases. The general rule is that if you smell potent odors coming from up on your roof, this means there’s been some degree of pest infestation and fungal growth near the surface where air still gets in and out of the poorly ventilated attic through unsealed areas, such as vents running up into them for installation or skylights positioned too low.

Impaired Flashing

Impaired flashing is a coating on the roof tiles called “crazing.” Crazed roofs have a glossy surface that can be felt with your hand. Unfortunately, roofs that have been crazed for years will deteriorate until they become too weak to hold up the sheathing, and this typically leads to leaky roofs. In other words, crazed roofs are much more prone to leaking rainwater, which in turn becomes diluted with salt spray from cars when it drips from the eaves. Consequently, water can’t evaporate right away when it falls on a wet road because there’s no inorganic material like sand available in an urban environment for absorption.

Missing Shingles

Missing shingles can be an early sign of shingle roof deterioration. As a roofing system ages, it may stretch and then break. In addition to missing shingles, look for discoloration or surface bubbles on the tar paper or felt blisters in paint coats over the rafters, peeled paint on either side of a recessed valley panel joined with nails – but not rivets – and lose sheathing boards between tees.

Missing shingles is a common problem that’s often easy to fix if you know what to do. For example, during installation, always use fasteners with at least one-inch penetration into the building sheathing before driving them home, so they don’t work themselves out later; replace individual deteriorated asphalt shingles.

Damaged Flashing

Damaged roof flashing can lead to severe roof deterioration. Problems with the flashing on your roof are surprisingly common and could cause significant problems for you if not addressed right away. An improperly designed or installed flash can be problematic, as it will let out water that was meant to stay inside the house. This water could leak under shingles, called “spelunking,” and these leaks may increase the risk of mold growth around your home because moisture promotes the growth of mold spores. The best thing to do is check for any potential issues with the installation so you can address them before they become big problems!

Final Thoughts

Signs of a Bronx roof deterioration can be difficult to identify if you don’t know what to look for. The seven signs we mentioned will help you determine the condition of your rooftop and whether or not it’s time for a roof inspected by a professional so that any problems can be addressed before they escalate into something more expensive and destructive. If you see these warning signs, contact us today! We provide quality and affordable roofing services in the Bronx that will keep your home safe from leaks and other problems arising from a deteriorating roof.