OUTSIDE ROOF INSPECTION 

Firstly, you should not inspect your roof yourself. Always use a professional such as  No.1 Safety  Roofing to do the inspection.

To better understand the typical parts of a roof, see the diagram at the right.

The following is a guideline of what    No.1 Safety  Roofing Inspectors look for.

We do not recommend that you inspect your roof by walking across it. Rather, start by taking a pair of binoculars with you into the yard, find a spot without trees or other buildings blocking your view and look for any of the following signs:

Blistered, curled or split shingles. 

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 Broken or loose shingles at the ridge lines and hip lines. 

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Loose nails. A loose nail means an open hole, which can cause leaks and subsequent water damage to your roof. 

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Dark patches on asphalt shingles and/or large amounts of granules in the rain gutters. This could mean that the granular coating of your roof is wearing away and needs to be replaced. 

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Rusty or corroded metal (flashing) and loose shingles in the valleys, plumbing vents or near chimneys. You may need to remove leaves and other debris before a proper inspection can be done. Remember that a lot of leaf debris in the valleys, plumbing vents, or near the chimney can cause problems with your roof if not dealt with promptly at the end of the season.

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Overflowing gutters or excess water pooling near the foundation of the house. 

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Rusty metal or loose shingles in locations where a vertical side of the house meets the roof. 

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Sagging either on the ridges or in the center of the roof. 

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Exposed nails. These also can lead to leaks in your roof as the water seeps around the head of the exposed nails. 

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Loose or missing shingles or tiles. 

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For more information or to book a no charge appointment, call  No.1 Safety  Roofing at 647-668-5188

Email us at: 945188@gmail.com