Roofers In Blythewood SC

Signs You Need A New Roof In Blythewood, SC.

• Have you ever seen a water spot on the ceiling? Water spots mean there is a leak somewhere. A small leak is more complicated to pinpoint than a big one. Water doesn’t necessarily drip straight down. It can travel along roof panels and wood frames before showing itself on your ceiling. Your roof inspector at Mayhem Roofing in Blythewood, SC, can help track down the problem and educate you on the best repair option for your roofing situation. While sometimes water spots on the ceiling can be caused by condensation, the roof is the likely culprit if you see spots form after rain.
• Do you see water spots on the exterior walls? We get heavy rains in Blythewood, SC. With these heavy rains, weaknesses in your roof will be exposed. If you see water spots on your walls, the step flashing where the roof meets a wall is loose, rusted, or otherwise damaged. Another possibility is that you have leaky windows, but the spots often appear due to the flashing. Fixing and repairing the step flashing can be challenging because it has to integrate with the roof and the adjacent siding. Please have one of our expert roofing contractors in Blythewood, SC, inspect your problem and put a plan in place for the repair.
• Have you ever noticed granules washing out of your downspouts? Your gutter filling with granules and washing out of downspouts is a telltale sign your shingles are deteriorating. If you see an extensive collection of granules, have one of our expert roofers in Blythewood, SC, give an inspection of the roof. Once granules are gone, your shingles will become brittle. This generally means it is time for a new roof on your Blythewood, SC home.
• Can you see cracked or cracking shingles? The granules have probably worn off, allowing the shingles to become brittle. They need to be replaced. Perhaps you didn’t notice the granules washing away, but if you see signs of cracking in your shingles, they are being exposed to direct sunlight and are wearing out. Blythewood, SC, is no stranger to high temperatures and sun. Unfortunately, this takes a toll on the asphalt shingle.
• Why are my shingles cupping? The attic may not be adequately vented, and you might need to reshingle. When shingles get old and worn out, the ends sometimes start to cup—the corners turn up, or the shingles look wavy. An attic that’s not ventilated correctly can exacerbate this problem. If the attic gets too hot, it can heat the roof, which consequently heats the underside of the shingles. The hot sun we get in Blythewood, SC, heats an attic, which can cause the shingles to age faster and start to cup. Eventually, that can allow wind-blown rain to work under the shingles and leak into the house.
• What does it mean if my roof is missing some shingles? Shingles have a sealant on their underside that helps hold the shingles in place. If the shingles become old and brittle, the sealant can fail, and the shingles, even when nailed down properly, can come loose in severe winds. We get our fair share of high winds in the Blythewood, SC area. When shingles do come loose, they need to be replaced. Shingles rely on an overlapping pattern to keep out water. If missing shingles interrupt that pattern, water can leak into your home.
• Do you notice ugly black stains on your roof? This means algae is growing on the shingles. Although this looks ugly, it doesn’t create other problems with the roof. Consider having us replace the shingles with algae-resistant ones the next time we put on a new roof for your home inBlythewood.