Snow and ice can impact your roof in a few ways. The weight of the snow and ice can cause damage to the roof, as well as the gutter system. Icicles can form on the roof’s edge and pose a danger to people and property below. Clogged gutters can also lead to water damage to …
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The life expectancy of your roof depends on several factors; type of roofing, quality of material, and exposure to harsh weather elements among the top. With regular maintenance and normal weathering factors, a roof can last anywhere from 10 100 years.
Common roofing material such as built up roofing usually lasts 12 20 years, metal roofing 15 40 years, wood shake or shingles 10 40 years, asphalt shingles 15 20 years, and specialty material like slate up to 100 years under good conditions.
Leaks start as small cracks in roofing material that may not be visible; water may collect in an adjacent area. To detect such damage, a close inspection of the roof may be necessary.
A certified roofing contractor can be called to avoid further damage to the roof, or personal injury to the homeowner caused by trying to inspect it his or her self. A roof inspection should be performed annually; constant weathering by sun, heat, rain, snow, hail, wind, and cold can cause roofing material to break down. A certified roofing contractor will know what to look for.
A roof and soffit system should be properly vented to prevent over-heating and moisture retention, two factors that can cause a roof to break down prematurely.
