Winter has once again taken it’s toll on homes across Western New York. With the snow melting and spring around the corner, now’s the perfect time to make sure your roof weathered this winter season.
Are you able to get a good look at your roof? You don’t have to get up there and walk around, either. Instead, grab a pair of binoculars and take a look. Bring this report card with you and grade yourself in each category. When you’re done, add up your score to find out whether you should call someone (us, hopefully!) to hook you up with a new roof, replacement parts, or repairs.
| 1 Not Concerning | 2 Somewhat Concerning | 3 Seriously Concerning | |
|---|---|---|---|
| SURFACE | |||
| Sagging | No sagging | One small area is sagging | Two or more areas are sagging |
| Drainage | No pooling of water | One small area is pooling | Two or more areas are pooling |
| Roof Lichen (Algae, Fungus, Moss) | No buildup | Some minor buildup | Significant buildup |
| SHINGLES | |||
| Cracked or Split | No cracks or splits | Some cracks or splits | Numerous cracks or splits |
| Curling | No curling shingles | A handful of curling shingles | Numerous curling shingles |
| Missing | None missing | A handful of missing shingles | Numerous missing shingles |
| Granule Loss | No granule loss | Some granule loss | Nearly complete or complete granule loss |
| GUTTERS | |||
| Cracked | No cracks | Some cracks | Multiple cracks |
| Warped or misshapen | Nothing warped or misshapen | Some warped or misshapen | Most or all misshapen |
| Missing | Nothing missing | Some missing | Most or all missing |
Tally your score. How does your roof stack up?
| 9 OR LOWER | 10 – 15 | 16 OR HIGHER |
|---|---|---|
| Looking good! You shouldn’t have to worry about your roof for a while. | Your roof could use some work. Consider making repairs or replacements. | You need a new roof immediately. Contact us ASAP so we can help! |