The roof is one of those places on or in the home that homeowners usually don’t pay any attention to until some happens which causes them to have an expert look at the roof. Usually by this time, damage has been done somewhere in the house.
If the roof is more than 10 years old and in a very hot climate, then it would be very appropriate to hire Roofing Contractors in Santa Monica to examine the roof for problems. It would be appropriate to look at the roof support structure in the attic to detect signs of leaks. However, leaks may not show if they do not cause the wood to turn color or if the insulation is not wet.
The roof is the place to start and particularly the areas that are surrounded by flashing. Flashing can wear out and crack or separate from the chimney and the vents. The leak barriers that are intended to protect the roof valleys will weaken and allow water to enter where the roof joins the peaks. Often the roof cap will be loose and the wind will blow rain under the shingles and into the attic. This can also happen with the starter strip shingles. The Roofing Contractors in Santa Monica will find the problem areas.
If the shingles are not nailed down properly, then the rain can get in through the nail holes. There is also a pattern for laying the shingles and if this pattern is not followed, then the shingles will allow water to get onto the decking. Over time, the decking will rot and allow a lot of water to enter the attic. The decking and the shingles must be replaced when the roof gets this bad. The Roofing Contractors in Santa Monica can replace the roof.
There is another problem that is not necessarily a problem with the roof, but with the eves. If the eaves troughing is not secured tightly to the facade, then the water will run down the walls and eventually find a crack to get into the house where it will enable black mold to grow. Black mold spores circulate in the air and they kill people with weak immune systems.
