Common Roof Component Issues

Composition shingles: curling, loss of granulation, broken, damaged or missing shingles
Wood shingles/shakes: Mold or decay, splitting or curling
Flat roof: Obvious patches, cracks or tears, several blisters and/or wrinkles (also check patched               areas from inside the attic)
Flashing: Tears, buckling around roof penetrations
Roofing cement: Excess cement, crumbling
Soffits and fascia: Decay, stains
Soffit and ridge vents: Clogged or damaged vents, flashing and shingles around them                   curling or missing
Gutters: Decay or rust, leaky seams, loosely attached to structure, bent or sagging, missing                     Sections of gutter or downspout, filled with debris. Clogged gutters can easily freeze shut                     and cause excessive weight on gutter fasteners, ice dam conditions, and slippery walks below.
Chimneys: Leaning, loose or missing flashing, damaged bricks, cap or cracked joints. Chimney           Flashing is especially prone to tearing because a chimney settles independently from the house.