subject: If the Roofing on Your Connecticut Home Needs Replacement, Check the Roof Before Spring [print this page] If the Roofing on Your Connecticut Home Needs Replacement, Check the Roof Before Spring
Winter is not the ideal time for repairing or replacing a roof. The surface is slippery, ice and snow begin to build up, and a roofing job could be ruined or stalled because of bad weather. The snows of early 2011 appear to have already passed, and spring is expected to arrive in less than two months. Because this time is not too far off, now is the best time to check the roof on your Connecticut home for damage. If holes and torn shingles are ubiquitous, looking in the telephone book or searching for "roofing CT" on the internet is the quickest way to a Connecticut roofing company.
But what do you look for? If you roof has started to leak in winter, chances are the material is already significantly damaged and full replacement is necessary. Although a leak often indicates multiple existing problems, what else should you look for?
Shingles are the first part to examine. Leaks could be coming from missing or torn shingles. A lack of materials in certain spots can cause water damage or rot to the roof underneath and are the catalyst for more shingles to fall off. Even if shingles are not missing, however, damaged or curled ones are not as effective in protecting your roof as they could be.
If the shingles are in moderately good condition but your roof still leaks, what else could be wrong? Next, examine the flashing in all locations the peak, around the chimney, and near all vents. If the flashing on the roof of your Connecticut home is rusted or missing, leaks are likely to happen.
The gutters on your home may also indicate roofing damage. The next time you clean your gutters, which should be done a few times each year, check for any roofing particles, such as flashing, bits of shingles, or paint chips.
The inside of your Connecticut home may also indicate roofing damage. If the ceiling in your home below the roof displays signs of rotting, a full roof replacement may be necessary.
A new roof is designed to last 50 years. Although putting new roofing materials over a layer of existing ones is a common practice, a new roof needs to be added if rot is present or if water damage or rusting has occurred.
