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The following five signs are tell-tale that your roof needs replacing. Check them out and see if your’s needs it too.
A roof replacement is obviously a major piece of work to conduct on your home. However, there are some occasions when it is a necessary one as well. It is worth looking out for the early warning signs of roof damage to ensure that you live in a safe property that provides you with shelter for years to come. Here are a few signals that you should be on the lookout for:
What's Inside
Water Damage
Obviously, replacing your roof can end up being a hugely expensive job, which is why it is worth getting all the necessary financial provisions in place with professional roof insurance. Water damage inside your home is a clear signal that all is not right with your roof. Look out for damp patches on the upper floors of your home in particular. Even if you are not sure, it is still going to be worth having your roof inspected. If nothing else, this will help to provide you with peace of mind.
Mold and Moss Growth
Next up, you should be looking for anywhere outside your home on the roof where mold and moss have started to sprout. This can end up causing the tiles to fall apart entirely. Obviously, if this occurs, it can end up paving the way for all sorts of other damage further down the line. If you do not deal with these issues quickly, it is more likely that the type of water damage that we discussed in the section above is going to occur to your own property.
Light Coming in Through the Roof
It is worth going up to the upper floor of your house and turning out all the lights. You are going to be able to see best at sunset if there is any indication that light is pouring through any gaps that have occurred. You may have some cracks and holes that need to be dealt with as soon as possible. You may be able to have the damage fixed rather than needing an entire replacement straight away.
Loose Roof Tiles
You should be getting into the habit of checking your roof on an annual basis. If any of the tiles seem to have become loose, now is the time to book an appointment with the professionals to put this particular problem right again. More than a few missing tiles may be a sign that your roof is really struggling, so you need to take action with an even greater sense of urgency.
Sagging
The general outline of your roof is supposed to follow straight lines. Therefore, if there are any signs of sagging, this is certainly a problem that you do not want to overlook for too long. There are all sorts of possible reasons why this may be the case, but you want to get all of them diagnosed as soon as possible.
If your roof needs to be replaced, this is not a problem that you should ignore.
