High winds and storms can easily harm your roof, but before you can call a roofing contractor, you need to understand what sort of damage you're looking for. For more than 30 years, Kailua’s Al Rezentes Roofing has provided customers throughout Oahu with accommodating service and high-quality materials. Here, these roof repair experts discuss four of the surest ways to identify damage before it prompts an emergency.

4 Steps to Identify Roof Damage

Shingle Damage

After a storm, look for missing asphalt shingles, or shingles that are starting to curl, split, fracture, or lose their granules. If you have wooden shingles, inspect them for signs of mold, corrosion, and water damage—such as curling, swelling, or splitting. Even if you haven’t endured severe weather, it pays to check your roof every few months.

Flat Roof Damage

Damage to a flat roof is often easy to spot—cracks, blisters, or tears in the material may all indicate an underlying issue. Areas of patching, both inside and outside, may also signify the need for roof repair.

Flashing Damage

Check the flashing at the seams of your roof for signs of tearing, bending, or buckling where it penetrates the other materials. The aluminum should appear to be in solid shape and free of gaps where water can enter the building.

Interior Damage

In addition to exterior viewings, it’s crucial to inspect your roof from the inside. First, look for water stains—brown, gray, or yellow discolorations along your ceilings or walls. Peeling paint near roof joints and damp rafters in the attic are also clear signs of damage.

Al Rezentes Roofing is proud to offer fast, reliable, and affordable roof repair services for commercial and residential properties alike. For more information, visit their website, or call (808) 230-8005 to speak with a friendly professional about your roofing needs.