Your roof protects your family, belongings, and home from a wide range of threats. While modern roofing materials are designed to withstand a lot of abuse, some situations are too much for even the most durable roofs to withstand. Below are some of the most common reasons you might need roof repairs.

3 Main Causes of Roof Damage

1. Falling Trees

Even a brand-new roof can experience serious damage if a tree comes crashing down on your house. Smaller trees can dislodge and break shingles as well as damage flashing, creating openings for water to work its way inside. Larger trees can be even more destructive, breaking into the attic and even destroying roof beams.

2. Animal Infestations

To creatures like squirrels, rats, raccoons, and bats, your attic can seem like the perfect site to make a nest. Many of these common pests destroy insulation, which can eventually cause the wood to corrode. Termites usually start at the bottom of the house; however, in serious cases, they can also be responsible for serious roof damage.

3. Serious Storms

Storms and blizzards can rip off shingles, throw branches and other storm debris onto your roof, or pummel your home with hail. During the winter, the freeze-thaw cycle can result in ice dams that force water underneath the shingles. After a major storm, calling a roof repair professional for an inspection can keep any damage from spreading.

No matter what nature throws at you, the roof repair experts at Faver Roofing have the experience and equipment to keep your home dry. They use only the best materials in the industry and pride themselves on delivering top-notch service to homeowners throughout Colorado Springs, CO. Visit their website for more on their broad range of services, get more tips on Facebook, or call (719) 459-6271 to request a roof repair estimate.