Semi-annual roof inspections are especially important for our homes in the Fox Valley. Once in the Spring, and again in the Fall. With our severe seasonal storms and harsh climate a roof inspection becomes even more important to identify and resolve any damages that may have occured.
It is important to maintain your roof in order to maximize the life of the roof. Unmaintained roofs can eventually lead to interior damage that will result in additional costs and headaches.
Fall Roof Inspection Checklist
Here are six areas to check during your Fall roof inspection. You can reasonably do this yourself, or call us for an inspection.
- Home Interior:
- Check for any damage that may have occurred during the summer. Check all ceilings and walls, including the closets, for water stains, cracking, or other deterioration.
- Attic Interior:
- Check for moisture along rafters, roof deck, and in the insulation. Check for rotted plywood in the roof deck. Is your attic properly insulated?
- Attic Vents:
- Check for holes, cracks, and deterioration of attic vents.
- Roof Shingles:
- Check for missing shingles, bruising, granular loss, defects, and deterioration.
- Flashings:
- Check particularly the flashing around chimneys and skylights. Also vent collars, valleys, and drip edges.
- Gutters & Downspouts:
- Check and clean the gutters and downspouts. Remove leaves, shingle granules, dirt and other blockages. You may want to do this a few times during the Fall until the leaves stop falling.
