Time to Check Your Roof

January 23, 2012


It is predicted that we will have rain today but that it will clear up later in the week. If the weatherman is correct, this week will be a good time to to a visual checking of your roof. A leaking roof, if not attended to, can cause future problems such as dry rot in the eaves and in the under wood surface. If the leak really intrudes, your interior ceilings and walls may show stains.


We have so much great, sunny days that it is easy to forget that our roofs do age. Even cement tile roofs can leak if the roof valleys get block with debris and force the water under the tiles. Flat roofs and roofs with very little slope can be especially vulnerable as water can puddle on the surface.


It is a good idea to have a professional roofer do a check. It would probably only cost $75 to $150 for the inspection and it could save you from future problems.


Just as doing routine maintenance on your car, routine maintenance of the components of your home can save you headaches down the road.