A roof inspection is ideally made when the roof is being constructed, since this is when problems with the critical components of a roof are more likely to be exposed. The roof is the largest area of the home, and a properly constructed roof will support the longevity of the roof and will certainly support the critical framing members of the home.
Roofers Pocatello know how the roof is to be constructed including the materials and the techniques. The extreme weather in the area requires a roof specially constructed to hold up in the climate of the area. The weather abuses a roof unlike any other area.
Roofers Pocatello will start the roof inspection at the dormers, then the gutters, the chimneys, crickets, and all flashing. Flashing requires special attention because it must perform superbly well to keep the water out of the attic and elsewhere in the home. Flashing must be sealed with a sealer made for the area.
An inspection will be made of the condition of the roof surface material. Shingles require a special inspection because shingles can lift up and allow rain to get under them which can affect the sheathing.
An inspection by the Roofers Pocatello inside of the attic will reveal any problems that have shown up on the support materials and the roof braces. The condition of the plywood sheathing will be carefully examined, because any leak in the exterior roof will show up as a brown spot on the interior roof members. If the chimney flashing is leaking, there will be streaks on the chimney walls. A close examination of the inside of the roof will reveal problems if they exist. For example, a missing nail or a nail that is not tight to the shingles will allow water to leak in.
The flashing where the roof meets another part of the roof or a dormer in a “V” shape must be checked for leaks, as this can be a common source of water seepage. The starter strip shingles should be well secured to the moisture barrier and in turn, to the sheathing. Otherwise, the wind will blow rain under the shingles and this water will puddle causing rot.
The eves should be checked to be sure that they are mounted flat against the fascia board so there is no chance of the water running down the side of the house.
