<\/span><\/p>\n Discolored, missing or curling shingles on the roof: Spotting these on your roof is normally straightforward with the use of binoculars and perhaps even without them if the problem is quite pronounced. Any potential water penetration of shinlges can lead to water damage to your roofs sheathing.\u00a0 Eventually if left unchecked the water will eventually find its way into your home.<\/p>\n Clogged or Damaged Gutters can lead to water damaging fascia or running under your soffit area.\u00a0 Water damage can cause mould, mildew and wood rot.\u00a0 Water spilling out of your gutter can also cause water to pool around your foundation which could lead to moisture issues in the basement.<\/p>\n Damaged flashing. Flashing which protect your roof around the pipes, vents, valleys, plumbing stacks and chimneys, when damaged can cause water leaks. You can tell flashing is damaged if looks loose or is ripped.\u00a0 Sometimes when a roof shingles are replaced the roofer will only bend the flashing temporarly and then reuse the flashing to maintain that important water tight seal.\u00a0 Ensure when your shingles are replaced that new flashings will be installed.<\/p>\n Soffits are the boards that go over the end of roof rafters. Sometimes birds and insects set up their own home there, causing damage. Rotting, cracks and holes are a giveaway to this problem.\u00a0 Even aluminum soffits can be damaged by raccoons trying to access your attic.<\/p>\n A rotting fascia. The board that stretches along the front of your roof can start to rot due to moisture. A rotting fascia is easily spotted as the fascia often starts to disintegrate, break off or become discolored.\u00a0 Clogged or bent roofing gutter can allow water to cause mould, mildew or wood rot to fascias.<\/p>\n Asphalt composition shingles:\u00a0<\/strong>\u00a0<\/span>These are cheap and easily obtainable, but they are less attractive than other options due to their flat appearance. This is by far the most popular type of roofing material.<\/p>\n Wood shakes or shingles:\u00a0<\/strong>These are pricey but attractive shingles. They have great durability\u00a0but aren’t a good choice in regions where there is a fire danger.<\/p>\n Metal Roofing<\/strong>:<\/span> Metal roofs made of steel or aluminum have become more popular in recent years, due in part to their durability and because they are fireproof. These are expensive roofs that require specialty contractors for installation, but they may be cost-effective over the long run due to their long life. Several types of metal roofing systems are available, including raised-seam panels and products that mimic the look of composite shingles.<\/p>\n Slate roofing:\u00a0<\/strong>This is a highly attractive, high-end roofing option, but it is expensive and very heavy. Slate roofs are extremely slippery to walk on and difficult to repair when damaged.<\/p>\n Composition slate:\u00a0<\/strong>These synthetic tiles made from 95 percent recycled materials, including rubber, are gaining in popularity. They closely resemble slate and other forms of stone tile but are much lighter and less susceptible to damage.<\/p>\n Clay or ceramic tile:<\/strong>\u00a0Long the most predominant image in Southern California and Florida, the so-called Spanish-style red tile roof is still common but is being gradually replaced by metal and composite materials that mimic the Spanish tile look. Other roofing materials are now available which meet\u00a0ceramic tile’s fire\u00a0retardant ability, with much less weight put on the roof. This type of shingle is called the\u00a0<\/span>half-barrel<\/em>\u00a0<\/span>because it is essentially a cylinder cut in half length-wise, roughly 16 inches long.<\/p>\n All roofing systems rely on an overlap to shed water and resist wind uplift. Fiberglass based shingles are nailed to each other and to the roof deck. Additional weatherproof insurance is provided by strips of factory-applied adhesive. The adhesive is heat-sensitive, which makes the shingles self sealing.\u00a0 Most fiberglass shingles will have an approximate live span of 15 years.\u00a0 Typcially the south facing roofs shingles will be the first to fail, which is due to exposure to the sun which breaks down the shingles UV protection.<\/span><\/p>\n When buying a Home a lot of people really don’t understand the different types of Home Inspections.\u00a0 Every Home Inspector has different prices and offer different services as part of the home inspection.\u00a0 The Barrie Home Inspector offers Free Thermal Imaging with every Home Inspection.\u00a0 For example some Home Inspectors do not include Landscape Inspections<\/a> as part of their services.\u00a0 Structural inspections<\/a> of visible components are inspected and any concerns would be referred to a Structural Engineer.\u00a0 No Home Inspectors in Ontario are licenced.<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n Plumbing Inspections<\/a> include checking fixtures, drains and venting that is readily visible to the Home Inspector.\u00a0 Types of plumbing are identified with galvanized pipes<\/a>, lead pipes or Kitec Pex Plumbing<\/a> being identified with a comment on the issues involved with these types of pipe.<\/span><\/p>\n Air Conditoner Basic Items<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n Basement Cracks and Foundation Leaks<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_4,1_4,1_4,1_4″ make_equal=”on” _builder_version=”4.7.7″ background_color=”#0400f0″ width=”100%” max_width=”2560px” min_height=”422px” custom_margin=”0px|auto|-10px|auto|false|false” custom_padding=”||0px||false|false” global_module=”12574″][et_pb_column type=”1_4″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.7.6″ custom_padding=”|20px||20px|false|false” border_style=”solid”]<\/p>\n Home<\/a> [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_4″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.7.6″ custom_padding=”||0px|||” border_style=”solid”]<\/p>\n Roger Frost<\/strong><\/span> Phone: 705.795.8255 \u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_4″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.7.6″ custom_margin=”||||false|false” custom_padding=”3px||||false|false” border_style=”solid”]<\/p>\n Alliston<\/a> [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_4″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.7.7″ custom_padding=”|20px||20px|false|false” border_style=”solid”]<\/p>\n [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”3.22″][et_pb_row _builder_version=”3.25″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.9.9″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” custom_padding=”|10px||10px|false|false” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″] Leaking Roof Nightmare A leaking roof can be a homeowner\u2019s worst nightmare. This is because of the high costs and massive inconveniences associated with having to repair the roof and any associated interior water damage.\u00a0 Roof inspections […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":12661,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_et_pb_use_builder":"on","_et_pb_old_content":" A leaking roof can be a homeowner\u2019s worst nightmare. This is because of the high costs and massive inconveniences associated with having to repair or even replace such a fundamental part of a house construction. Roof inspection should technically be part of any basic home inspection job. Here are some tips on how to spot potential problems with your roof as well as information on what can cause roof damage and what kind of service you should expect from a home inspector examining your roof.<\/p>\n The top five roof-related headaches and how to spot them<\/p>\n Often, homeowners do not know how to spot small roof problems which could potentially turn into big roof problems. Here are the top five roof-related problems affecting American homeowners and how to spot them:<\/p>\n Discolored, missing or curling shingles on the roof: Spotting these on your roof is normally straightforward with the use of binoculars and perhaps even without them if the problem is quite pronounced. This should ring alarm bells because it leaves the wood underneath the shingles vulnerable. For example, when it rains the wood can start to rot. The wood may be more susceptible to holes and general wear and tear too.<\/p>\n A clogged up roof gutter: From falling water to bits of twigs and leaves, all manner of things can land in your roof gutter. If it builds up, there is a risk that it could cause mildew and mold to take hold under your roof. Again, it is possible to spot this problem from ground level or, even better, with binoculars<\/p>\n Damaged flashing. Flashing, which is found on the waterproof areas of your roof like around the pipes and chimney, when damaged can cause water leaks. You can tell flashing is damaged if looks loose or is ripped.<\/p>\n Soffit damage. Soffits are the boards that go over the end of roof rafters. Sometimes birds and insects set up their own home there, causing damage. Rotting, cracks and holes are a giveaway to this problem.<\/p>\n A rotting fascia. The board that stretches along the front of your roof can start to rot due to moisture. A rotting fascia is easily spotted as the fascia often starts to disintegrate, break off or become discolored.<\/p>\n A poorly laid roof hides a multitude of sins<\/p>\n In many cases, homes need repairs because there are fundamental weaknesses or flaws in how they are constructed in the first place. For example, asbestos-related problems in homes are often caused by the use of products containing asbestos to construct the house. When it comes to roof problems, issues often occur because the roof was laid to a poor standard to begin with. For instance, if flashing details are not fixed well when a roof is installed then that can cause leaks to occur at a later stage. Furthermore, if a moisture barrier is not positioned with a hot bituminous roof, that might also cause leaks to happen at some point down the line. If flashing is not installed properly that can cause leaks when it comes to torch-applied modified bitumen roofs. Moreover, if roof builders fail to take very basic measures when laying a roof then that can store up potentially catastrophic problems for the future. For instance, if the area where a roof is being laid is not cleaned, dried and then primed properly beforehand then that can affect how well the roof \u201csticks\u201d. In other words, the life expectancy of a roof can be dramatically reduced if builders have failed to follow basic rules.<\/p>\n Bad maintenance can lead to roof problems<\/p>\n Poor maintenance is another reason for roof problems. It is, of course, perfectly understandable that homeowners may be under financial pressure and therefore reluctant to fork out for small maintenance repairs to their roof when they have energy bills to pay and mouths to feed, especially in these tough economic times. Nonetheless, what was at first a tiny leak problem during periods of heavy rain, or a couple of fallen shingles can escalate into a massive roof problem that could cost thousands of dollars to repair if left unchecked.<\/p>\n What to expect of your home inspector<\/p>\n Unfortunately, despite the problems a faulty roof can cause to homeowners, a lot of inspectors make a poor job of making sure that roofs are up to scratch and sometimes overlook them altogether when tasked with looking around a home to identify any potential problems. You should make sure that a homeowner examining your home spends adequate time looking at the roof. In an ideal world, an inspector should actually<\/p>\n get onto the roof to check its condition at close range. That is sometimes not always possible due to safety or access issues, however. Some inspectors try to make up for this by using binoculars to inspect the roof at ground level. 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<\/a>A leaking roof can be a homeowner\u2019s worst nightmare. This is because of the high costs and massive inconveniences associated with having to repair the roof and any associated interior water damage.\u00a0 Roof inspections are part of any home inspection and you will receive the approximate age of the roof shingles and general overall condition of shingles. Here are some tips on how to spot potential problems with your roof as well as information on what can cause roof damage and what kind of repairs maybe required.<\/p>\nThe top five roof-related Issues<\/span><\/h2>\n
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Damaged Flashings<\/span><\/h3>\n
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\u00a0Rotting Fascia<\/span><\/h3>\n
Typical Types of Roof Coverings\u00a0<\/span><\/h4>\n
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