Before Summer Checks Out, Check Your Roof

Take a Look — From the Ground!

You don’t need to climb onto your roof to spot some common warning signs. In fact, we’d rather you leave the climbing to us!

Take a walk around your home and look for:

• Missing, lifted, curled or damaged shingles
• Areas of the roof that look noticeably different from the rest
• Excessive shingle granules collecting near downspouts
• Damaged or loose flashing
• Tree limbs or debris resting on the roof
• Gutters that are clogged, sagging or overflowing
• Dark stains, water spots or other signs of moisture inside your home or attic

Sometimes roof damage is obvious. Sometimes it isn’t.

A shingle doesn’t necessarily have to be completely missing to have been affected by wind or a summer storm. That’s one reason having a professional take a closer look can be worthwhile when something doesn’t seem right.

Don’t Forget What’s Coming Next

Fall may bring cooler temperatures, but it also brings falling leaves, pine needles, branches and other debris.

Gutters and downspouts need to move water away from your roof and home. When they’re clogged with leaves and debris, water may back up where you don’t want it.

If you have trees close to your home, this is also a good time to look for dead or overhanging limbs that could become a problem during the next storm.

Repair It Now or Replace It?

One missing shingle.

Finding a problem doesn’t automatically mean you need a new roof.

Sometimes a repair is exactly what’s needed. A few damaged shingles, flashing issues or another isolated problem may be repairable depending on the condition and age of the overall roofing system.

But if your asphalt shingle roof is showing widespread wear, has experienced repeated leaks or storm damage, or is simply aging after several decades, it may be time to start discussing replacement.

That’s where an experienced roofer can help you separate “this needs attention” from “it’s time for a new roof.”

At Clyde Nettles Roofing, we’re not interested in selling you something you don’t need. We’ll take a look, explain what we find and help you understand your options.