Roof Structural Problems

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Roof structural problems.

Roof inspections are very important to gain an understanding of a roof assembly and to troubleshoot problems. Below are a few video examples highlighting our work on different types of roofs. This is not a self diagnostic guide but rather an informative list of some of the problems most often battled. Moisture is the number one cause of problems with your fascia so be sure to look for signs of rot or damage.

Obvious or unforeseen roof problems are always a pain and undoubtedly a significant expense. This often leads to structural problems as water does no good once inside the building envelope. Because of the weight of the materials involved the supports must be adequate to bear all that weight for many years. Shifting whether from changing temperature age or a natural disaster such as an earthquake can cause load bearing walls to move off their marks.

Below are seven of the most common causes of structural roof failures. Design related problems are expensive to correct and normally the corrections must be done while the replacement of the roofing material is undergoing. Buildings magazine examined which problems are most common and the conditions that can either cause or be the result of premature failure and reduced service life of low slope roof systems. There are many conditions that can contribute to problems with a roof.

Common causes of structural roof failures. The weak structure supporting the roof that might deflect excessively under active loads. Deterioration and water intrusion one of the leading causes of roof failures is the deterioration of structural components caused by water intrusion. It also protects the interior of your building from weather damage by blocking its entrance into the structure.

One building component most prone to failure is the roof.