Though it’s built to protect your family, your roof isn’t the safest part of your home. Tempted to go up there? DIY roofing can be rife with perils – and experts are here to explain why.
As yet another Colorado storm has come and gone, you start to wonder how your roof’s holding up under all this elemental punishment. Maybe you can save a quick buck by heading up to your roof yourself, you think. That’s your first mistake, according to experts. Roofing contractors say that many common forms of roof damage aren’t easy to find - and that it takes a professional eye to spot them.
When it comes to roofing, any mistakes can be catastrophic - not to mention costly. That’s why experts are sharing their insights on the main roofing errors made in Colorado… errors that you’ll want to avoid.
Sometimes, it’s easy to tell that your roof isn't faring too well. Sometimes, less so. Don't forget that your roof is made up of many different parts - and damage isn’t always on the surface. In a storm-ravaged state like Colorado, roofs need to be resilient in order to survive.
Depending on your region’s wet season, you may be getting a lot more rain than usual. Such conditions can weaken your roof over time to the point where deterioration can occur far quicker than you think - putting your roof at risk of impending failure. It might seem that your roof is looking fine… but it would be a big mistake to assume as much based solely on the eye test.
From afar, it’s very hard to catch any telltale signs before hidden damage worsens significantly. That doesn’t mean you need to take a closer look, though. Far from it! It only takes a few minutes to climb the ladder and see how the shingles are getting on… and it takes even less time for your damaged roof to collapse under your weight, experts warn.
Even worse? After finding clear signs of damage, many homeowners are tempted to invest in temporary support beams. Danger, danger! Contractors strongly advise against temporary fixes - with one, Apex Restoration & Roofing, warning of the potential hazards:
“Climbing onto a compromised roof is extremely dangerous, so resist the urge to investigate or patch things yourself. You could be adding weight to an already failing structure.”
The result? The very event you’re trying to avoid: roof collapse.
Scheduling a professional inspection can represent a far safer course of action, experts say.
Such services are designed to comprehensively check your roof’s health, ensuring that imminent issues won’t be missed. From obvious signs like visible sagging or missing shingles to more subtle tells, such as rusted flashing, professionals are trained to keep roofs in good condition going forward - and even better, they’ll prevent you from having to do any hard (or dangerous) work yourself.
Avoid the mistakes made by those before you. Remember, local contractors will be able to provide inspections that are both safer and more accurate - paving the way for essential repairs, maintenance, or full material replacement services.
