Lifetime Roofing wants homeowners to have safe homes with secure roofing. Watching for signs of roof collapse will help keep your family safe and avoid large costs to repair the damage. In this blog, we will discuss signs to look out for and how to notice leaks in your roof. Our team can help remedy these problems and make repairs as soon as possible. If you notice any of these signs of roof collapse, call Lifetime Roofing at (801) 928-8881.
1. Cracks In Your Walls Or Masonry
Bowing and shifting can occur when your roof has become too heavy or the supporting structure is weakened. If you notice cracks on your interior or exterior walls, this is a cause for concern. Cracks in walls, ceilings, or masonry will be signs of a roof collapse and should be a sign for you to schedule a roof inspection or plan for a roof replacement.
2. Sagging Ceilings
Another key indicator of roof collapse is sagging ceilings. If parts of your ceiling start to sag or look droopy in specific areas, you should have your roof inspected. Sagging can be caused by too much weight on the roof, moisture trapped in the attic or ceiling, or damaged support beams that are no longer supporting the weight of the roof.
When you are looking for signs of roof collapse, make sure to look closely and inspect areas you may not think of. Touch the ceiling and feel for sagging or weak areas that don’t resist pressure.
3. Difficult To Open Doors And Windows
Changes in weather can also cause your doors or windows to stick, but if you are finding it difficult to open them, your roof could be the culprit as well. As gravity pulls on the weight of your roof and house, the windows and door frames will take over holding the weight, making it harder for the doors to swing freely and the windows to move into a new position. Structural shifting will affect your home tilt which will make door and window opening much more of a chore.
4. Creaking Throughout Your House
Odd sounds throughout your home that can not be explained may be another one of the signs of roof collapse. Creaking while walking on floors, during storms, or while exiting your attic can mean your roof structure needs some attention. Creaking or squeaking may mean that your home is shifting. Take notes of signs and watch for a few days before calling a professional roofing company. This will ensure you have enough information about
5. Roof Leaks
Small or large roof leaks are always a cause for concern, but letting them go unrepaired or unattended could lead to roof collapse. After large storms, checking your roof for damage can help prevent major leaks and limit the amount of damage your roof structure sees.
Cleaning up the mess after a leak is important, but making sure that it doesn’t leak again during the next storm is even more important. Identify the source of the leak and plan a roof repair as soon as possible.
6. Misaligned Sprinkler Heads
Sprinklers that are installed in your home for fire emergencies should be a certain length from your ceiling. If these sprinklers start to disappear into your ceiling or shift, your roof could collapse. Structural shifts are signs of roof collapse because the home will no longer be structurally sound.
7. Weather Damage
Major snow storms, tornados, lightning stikes, and even heavy rain can all take a toll on your roofing material. If you have recently had major storms or lost roofing material due to the wind, you could be at higher risk of roof collapse. Replacing shingles, tiles, or metal sheets as quickly as possible will limit further damage and lower the risk that your entire roof will collapse or need to be replaced.
Services With Lifetime Roofing
Our team wants to help Utah homeowners have high-quality roofs and have a roofing company that they trust. We offer new construction roofing, roof leak repair, and offer additional roofing products to customers. We take our job seriously and work quickly to remedy roof damage so you can feel safe in your home again.
Lifetime Roofing has credentials and reviews that help others to know that we mean business. We are certified by GAF in both commercial roofing and weather-stopping roofs and are an Emerald Pro Contractor. If you are worried about roof collapse or leaks, contact us today!
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