Parts Of The Roof That Are most Commonly Damaged

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lthough made of the strongest and safest materials, your roof can fall prey to serious damage risks. As a system continually exposed to weather and nature elements, some parts of it have to suffer often. These are the most common trouble areas of your roof:

1. Flashings. Flashings are steel elements used to seal the border of two pieces of roofing material or to seal the area where additional accessories are integrated in the roof such as: chimney and vent pipe. Thus, they cover tiny voids and prevent leaks. The main damage risks for flashings are extreme weather and oxidization, which cause deterioration and water exposure and warrants a repair by Barrington roofers immediately.

2. Gutters. Gutters allow drainage and keep water away from house’s walls and foundation. They can suffer when clogged up with too much debris. The stuck inside twigs, moist leaves and mud create excess weight that makes the gutters sag or get loose from fascia if the support hangers are too detached from each other to bear such weight.  

3. Shingles. Shingles create the top cover of the roof that must give protection to inside components. Since directly exposed to outdoor elements, shingles can be easily damaged. Excess heat can lead to buckling and discoloration that can grow into a hole. In addition, a poor ventilation of shingles can trigger surface deterioration and reduced protection.