Professional roof inspections are essential to the long-term well-being of your roofing system. During an inspection, your Colorado roofing experts can identify existing roofing damage, as well as potential roofing issues that you can work to prevent. With regular inspections, you can prolong the lifespan of your roof and avoid the need for roof repairs. 

If you’re looking to schedule a roof inspection, you may be wondering what will be covered during the inspection. Here, we’ll go over the steps of a professional roof inspection and what you can expect as a Colorado homeowner. 

Yearly Roof Inspections

Roof inspections that are completed routinely, rather than after a storm or when damage is suspected, will cover the entirety of your roofing system. This includes both the exterior of your roof and parts of your home’s interior. 

Roof Exterior

Your roof inspector will check the entire exterior of your roof for signs of damage or weakness. The main aspects of the roof include:

• The roof planes

The roof planes may get uneven or sag over time, eventually requiring repairs.  

• The soffit and fascia 

The soffit and fascia of your roof support the structure of your roof and need to be checked for damage regularly. 

• The chimney

Your chimney may develop cracks over time, raising your risk of a roof leak. 

• The gutters

Your gutter system is necessary for your home’s drainage system. It’s essential to complete gutter repairs as needed to prevent water damage to your roof and home. 

• Shingles and other roofing materials

Shingles are the outermost layer of your roof, making them the most susceptible to damage. Individual shingles may need to be replaced due to wear and tear. 

Home Interior

To identify certain types of roof damage, such as a roof leak, it’s also necessary to check parts of your home’s interior during a roof inspection. Water damage caused by a roof leak can often be identified inside of your home as mold, water stains, and bubbling or peeling on the walls and/or ceilings. So, during a roof inspection, the inspector will look for these signs of damage. The inspector will also look over your attic, namely the insulation and ventilation. The roof insulation and ventilation are crucial to the energy-efficiency of your home. Damaged or insufficient insulation or ventilation could lead to some types of roof damage, as well as higher energy bills.  

The Importance of Roof Inspections

Now that you understand the components of a Colorado roof inspection, let’s talk about why you shouldn’t put off routine inspections. Roof inspections are an important part of home maintenance because of:

Prevent The Need For Roof Repairs

While roof repairs are, sometimes, inevitable, it’s ideal to prevent them. By preventing damage, rather than repairing damage after it occurs, you can save money and prevent lasting roofing issues. 

Additionally, by properly maintaining your roof with regular roof inspections, you can steer clear of lasting structural damage to your roof. Your inspector will recommend solutions if they notice minor or potential issues. This will give you a chance to nip the problem in the bud, before it gets worse and affects the entire structure of your Colorado roof. 

Take Advantage of Warranties

If your roof has a warranty, some roof repairs may be covered. This will depend on the cause of the damage and the terms of the warranty. So, to check whether your warranty will cover the cost of the repairs, you should schedule a roof inspection. The inspector can check out the damage and let you know whether or not to file a warranty claim. During a routine roof inspection, the inspector may even catch roof damage covered under the warranty that you weren’t even aware of. 

Protect The Lifespan of Your Roof

Since you can’t typically get a good look at your roof without getting on top of it, it’s very common for roof damage to go unnoticed. Over time, the damage will get worse and start to diminish the lifespan of the roofing system. In this case, you may need a roof replacement sooner than you otherwise would. Keeping up with routine roof inspections is a good strategy to avoid this unnecessary expense.

For Colorado roofing services, contact RME today.