Structural Roof Problems

Some issues will require immediate attention and others can be overlooked.

Structural roof problems.

Maintenance of your roof is the number one way to keep your roof healthy. In addition the issue may be truly problematic or only cosmetic. Structural problems to a roof may be obvious to any observer and at other times that may be less obvious and only realized by a roof expert. Roof and load bearing walls shifting whether from changing temperature age or a natural disaster such as an earthquake can cause load bearing walls to move off their marks.

If your roof is leaking but hasn t reached the end of its life cycle the problem could be due to timber frame movement weather induced damage or lack of sufficient maintenance. The excess weight of leaves twigs and standing water can cause them to sag and pull away from the fascia. If your roof develops a leak that goes unnoticed or has a significant problem with ventilation the water or condensation build up can cause your roof s structure to rot. Improper usage handling and storage by installers.

Care notes abuse of the finished roof as one of the nine most common problems plaguing single ply systems stating heavy construction traffic can cause scrapes cuts in the membrane and damage to the underlying substrate. The inspection of the inside of the loft not only allows the surveyor to look for structural problems in the roof such as wet rot dry rot and woodworm and general rain and dampness getting in as well as condensation but also the roof is a good indicator of the quality of the building as a whole. Frequent stress from coil slitting cutting and rollforming panels. If they are sagging this is usually a problem with the hangers.

Inadequate space allotted for thermal expanding and contracting of the panels. Incorrect system to allow expansion and contraction of changes in deck material or changes in direction. Poor maintenance can affect structural support. Repairing roof leaks promptly is extremely important as the water may cause significant damage to internal structures and cause a significant and costly damage.

In addition to leaks this can cause premature problems with the roof membrane and may void the guarantee. One of the leading causes of roof failures is the deterioration of structural components caused by water intrusion. Wood structures that are regularly or continually exposed to water can be attacked by mold and bacteria that ultimately cause them to decompose. Improper roof slope sagging roof or inadequate drainage system resulting in accumulation of water.