You wake up in the middle of the night to the sound of a drip…drip. Did I leave the faucet on or is there a window open? Unfortunately, it is not something so simple, you have a water coming through your drywall upstairs.   Could this have been prevented through a roof repair on your shingles, flat or slate roof? There are ways to identify if you are in need of roof repairs or a new roof before you see water in your home and need more costly repairs. 

Here are some signs you need a roof repair in Pittsburgh

1. Leak in your attic:  the first place you will see signs of water infiltration from your roof is in the attic. During a storm, look In your attic for dark spots in your roof sheeting. Does the attic smell musty? These can be ways to identify problems in your roof 

2. Paint peeling in your home: some homes in Pittsburgh do not have an attic access. If notice paint peeling in an area, especially on the ceiling or exterior walls, you may have some water or water vapor entering your roof.

3. Exterior paint peeling. Painted soffit, fascia, and box gutters that has peeling paint can let you know you are in need for some roof repairs. 

4. Curled or cracked shingles: even from the ground you may be able to see the condition of your roof shingles. Shingles will curl up slightly on the bottom when too much asphalt has left the shingle. Cracks will also appear on weather sides first. Cracked shingles are a definite sign of the need for roof repairs or a new roof

5. Algae growth and dark stains: mold stains on your roof could mean your shingles have lost too many protective granules the prevent mold and algae from growing on your roof. 

If you see any of these signs on your roof in Pittsburgh, call Ascend Roofing LLC for a trained member of our team to inspect the condition of your shingled roof and box gutters.