Possible Roofing Problems You May Encounter

Roofs on homes are designed to deal with any environmental conditions; rain, sun, hail, snow. However, these can all actually cause damage to the roof over time, especially so if the roof is not made up of quality materials or incorrectly installed shingles. If you have any problems with your roof, you should contact a professional roofing North Wales company to take a look. 

Roof Leaks

A leaking roof is one of the most common issues that you can face as a homeowner. Roof leaks can occur in any building; residential, commercial, and industrial buildings are all subject to the problem. 

Roof leaks can occur from a combination of factors including the age of the roof and the weather conditions it has to put up with on a regular basis. Damage to the roof can lead to cracks on the shingles. This lets water enter the roof, and if left unfixed it will leak through to your ceiling. 

Roof leaks are not always easy to spot. Patches of mould, discolouration of walls, and odours can be a sign of water getting in through the roof. Leaks can also cause moisture to build up within the shingles, creating an environment for moss and algae to grow.

Water Ponding

When your roof does not drain water properly, or the water draining system is blocked, then water ponding can happen. This is also known as ‘standing water;

Water ponding mostly occurs in flat roofs and commercial roofs. In residential properties, ponding would occur in the gutters and downspouts. 

The worst thing to result from water ponding is a leaking roof. You must make sure that you clean out your gutters and downspouts regularly to avoid it happening. The water trapped can add a significant weight, which can destroy your roof's structure. 

Weather Damage

Natural factors can impact the state of your roof and cause it to weaken. Your roof is made to withstand the harsh environments and weather conditions, but can become damaged when exposed to tornados and storms. 

To help prevent roof damage from the weather, you should understand your area's climate, and find out the most appropriate roofing material to withstand it. For example, metal roofs and the perfect solution for areas which have a lot of rain and tornadoes, but they wouldn’t be suitable somewhere where hailstones are common.