If you notice small bumps and craters on your asphalt shingles, you should have them checked by a roofer. You might have hail damage or roof blisters. These problems look similar, but they are different kinds of damage, and a roofer can tell them apart just by looking. Roof blisters are fairly common, and they could indicate the need for roof repairs. Here’s the difference between impact damage and blisters and what a roofer may do for the problem.…
When you’ve got a leaking roof, it can be tough to identify the actual source of the problem. Unless it’s a glaring issue, like a visible hole or obvious roof damage, you’ll have to do some investigation to isolate the source in order to seek the proper repairs. If you’re getting ready to trace the source of your roof leak, it’s important that you have a good idea of the most common culprits.…
Your roof is designed to handle most snow and ice, but problems can occur if an ice dam forms. These dams allow moisture to seep beneath shingles and into your house.
1. Improve Your Roof Vents
Ice dams are often a result of poor attic ventilation. Hot air from heating your home becomes trapped in the attic where it then melts the snow on your roof too quickly. Once the snowmelt reaches the edge of the roof where temperatures are lower, it refreezes into a dam.…
