Knoxville TN and the surrounding areas recently experienced a few wind, hail and rain storms. The result of this intensive weather meant that many of you were left with roofs that are in need of repair or replacement. For many Knoxville TN homeowners, the wait for a free roof inspection is too long. Many residents have instead chosen to inspect their own roofs for damage instead of waiting on a Knoxville roof contractor to provide assistance. If you are going to inspect your own roof for damage, there are a few things to keep in mind.
You'll need:
*Get someone to provide assistance
*Grab a sturdy ladder
*Tape Measure
* Buy a basic calculator
*Safety harness
1. Slowly make your way up the ladder while your companion aids with the stabilization by holding the ladder from the bottom.
2. When you reach the edge of the roof slope, be watchful for uplifted shingles, as well as mechanical nail punctures.
3. Make sure that you be extremely careful as you mount the roof
4. Carefully examine all angles of the roof looking for scaring, lose shingles, hail indentions, or broken shingles. If you do indeed find any of these issues, then your roof has experienced damage which may have come from the recent storms. Examine each side of the roof slope for scaring, broken, or lose shingles.
5. Take a second to check the colour of your roof. If your roof shingles were formerly black or now brownish or discoloured in an alternate way, possibilities are, they have hit their expectancy.
6. Roof vents are designed with metal and you're going to need to ensure that this metal isn't damaged. Keep an eye open for any dents, etc. The caulking should be untouched and flush with the metal and the shingle.
7. Inspect the substrate. Assorted pipes coming thru the roof are customarily the reason for most roof damage. Be certain to check each pipe for cracking, openings, and rotten material. If you must find such damage, make certain to call your Knoxville roofing contractor.
8. Examine around the chimney for rotted wood. Utilize a screwdriver to penetrate a little part of the wood. If the wood is crisp, it's possible the chimney is dripping. Check to confirm if there's a metal under the shingles that articulate with the chimney wall.
You'll need:
*Get someone to provide assistance
*Grab a sturdy ladder
*Tape Measure
* Buy a basic calculator
*Safety harness
1. Slowly make your way up the ladder while your companion aids with the stabilization by holding the ladder from the bottom.
2. When you reach the edge of the roof slope, be watchful for uplifted shingles, as well as mechanical nail punctures.
3. Make sure that you be extremely careful as you mount the roof
4. Carefully examine all angles of the roof looking for scaring, lose shingles, hail indentions, or broken shingles. If you do indeed find any of these issues, then your roof has experienced damage which may have come from the recent storms. Examine each side of the roof slope for scaring, broken, or lose shingles.
5. Take a second to check the colour of your roof. If your roof shingles were formerly black or now brownish or discoloured in an alternate way, possibilities are, they have hit their expectancy.
6. Roof vents are designed with metal and you're going to need to ensure that this metal isn't damaged. Keep an eye open for any dents, etc. The caulking should be untouched and flush with the metal and the shingle.
7. Inspect the substrate. Assorted pipes coming thru the roof are customarily the reason for most roof damage. Be certain to check each pipe for cracking, openings, and rotten material. If you must find such damage, make certain to call your Knoxville roofing contractor.
8. Examine around the chimney for rotted wood. Utilize a screwdriver to penetrate a little part of the wood. If the wood is crisp, it's possible the chimney is dripping. Check to confirm if there's a metal under the shingles that articulate with the chimney wall.
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