Dallas Roof Inspection Guide

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Checking on your roof in Dallas is very important. The heat and the sun can wear through materials quickly as well as ruin their integrity. This leads to leaks and further damage. The more often you inspect your roof, the more likely you are to find small problems before they become large problems.

The city hall site for Dallas provides a comprehensive list of how you can inspect your roof as well as what to expect from a professional that is inspecting your roof. Make sure you get a full report so you know what areas must be addressed and in what order.

Here are a few things you can do every once in awhile to make sure your roof is doing its job. Many will only take a few minutes and you give yourself a greater peace of mind.

1. 1.Look for Misplaced Tiles or Shingles

   Do a quick check of your roof for tiles or shingles that are broken or out of place. You can quickly see if some of the pieces are slipping because part of the tile or shingle will appear cleaner than the rest. If this is the case, you should repair or replace the missing or sliding pieces.

The city hall site for Dallas provides a comprehensive list of how you can inspect your roof as well as what to expect from a professional that is inspecting your roof.

2. 2.Check for any Water Leaking

   Water is the bigger problem when it comes to roofs. Dark spots can indicate an area where water is getting through. You should check the roof both below and on top so you can see if there is any leaking. If you find something it is important to trace it back to the source.

3. 3.Look for Light Cracking Through

   At night you can check for any areas where your roof has worn thin or if there are some regions where the roofing is not holding up. Place a bright light in the rafters of your attic and shine it directly at the roof. Look for any light peaking through and then mark those areas.

4. 4.Check for Granules in the Rain Gutters

   If you have a shingle roof you should watch for excessive granules in the gutters or on the ground. This usually means your shingles are reaching the end of their life or their effectiveness. It is time to consider replacement if you can start to visualize bare spots on the shingles.

 

5. 5.Rusty Metal Areas or Pooling

   Looking over your roof after a rain, check for any areas where water is pooling. This may not be a problem now, but it gives the water a chance to find a way in and these areas should be reinforced. You also may notice rusting nails on some parts of the roof. This tends to mean water is sitting there too long and you should replace the nails with stainless nails to avoid a problem.

    

   Roofs are always complicated. You will never get all the water off your roof in a timely manner and the sun is always going to start to crack the surface. Taking the time every six months or so to look things over can help you stay on top of any developing problems.