Roofs are exposed to various external elements that cause them to degrade. All roofs degrade with time, but external elements like extreme weather conditions, banging of overhead branches, bird droppings, effects of water accumulation and more.
Regular roof inspection and maintenance efforts ensure your roof’s optimal state. Roof restoration Melbourne experts suggest regular roof inspection from the ground and look for the below signs of damage:
- Identification of water leaks or accumulation of water on or around the roof.
- Clogged gutters, valleys or fascia due to accumulation of debris.
- Formation of mould, moss, algae or bird dropping which can cause tiled roofs to decay if not cleaned on time.
- Peeled, cracked or worn roof paint
- Cracked, broken, missing or curled-up roof tiles
- Saggy roof
- Missing nails, screws and other metal fasteners in metal or Colorbond roof.
And any more suspicious signs.
If you notice any of the above or a combination of the above or other signs of roof damage, it's best to get in touch with professional roofers to inspect your roof.