People purchase a new home for a variety of reasons. It could be because your family is growing and you require more living space. Or it could be that your new job has made it necessary for you to purchase a new home in a new neighborhood for the sake of convenience. Purchasing a home is a significant financial investment, and as a prospective buyer, it is your responsibility to conduct thorough research and ask pertinent questions of the property owners. As a potential homebuyer, what roofing questions should you be prepared to ask? Modified bitumen roof specialist Fields Roof Service is here to help!
Existing Drainage System
Drainage systems are an often-overlooked component of a roof, yet they are critical to a healthy home and an optimal living arrangement. When it rains, drainage systems ensure that all of the water that collects on your roof goes into gutters and downspouts, safely directing it away from your home and its supporting structures. If the records of the home you’re considering buying show no evidence of gutter replacement or repair, it’s usually not a wise idea to proceed, as all that time with no actions done to prevent the possibility of water or moisture-related damage to the property’s support structures and other susceptible parts is a blaring red flag of negligence.
Age of the Roof
It’s critical to know the age of the roofing system installed on the home you’re buying. If it’s only a few years old and an official inspection finds no obvious concerns that need to be corrected, everything should be fine. However, if the roof is towards the end of its useful life and the existing owner has not performed the required roof maintenance and replacements, purchasing the property may not be a sound option. The average asphalt shingle roof lasts 20 to 25 years, and if the property you’re buying has had the same roof built for more than two decades, you’re going to have a lot of problems once you move in.
Existing Roof Insulation and Ventilation
A well-insulated roof and attic are essential for healthy indoor air quality and an energy-efficient home. A well-insulated attic prevents warm or cooled air from escaping into the attic space, and a roof with correctly fitted roof vents lasts considerably longer than one without. A poorly insulated attic reduces energy efficiency and can lead to moisture buildup, which can destroy wooden portions of your roof and encourage mold and mildew growth. If heat is not properly vented out of an attic, it can bake the shingles from below, causing them to wear and age faster, possibly leading to costly repairs and roof material replacement.
Contact Us!
Need immediate roof replacement for an aging roof? Fields Roof Service is a company devoted to customer satisfaction, roofing excellence, and its employees. Since its founding in 1957, we have strived to provide high-quality service through our excellent workmanship and a strong emphasis on giving our clients the best value for the work we do for them. We are also official members of the Roofing Contractors Association of Washington, Western States Roofing Contractors Association, Master Builders Association of King and Snohomish County, and the Better Business Bureau®!
For any inquiries, contact us through (253) 852-4974 or fill out our contact form to request an appointment. We proudly serve clients and homeowners in the state of Washington.
