Peak and Valley Roofing

If your Northeast Ohio home made it through another winter, your roof may not be as intact as it looks. The freeze-thaw cycle works quietly all season long, water seeps into small cracks, freezes overnight, and expands. Every cycle widens those gaps a little further. By spring, what started as a minor imperfection can become a real leak. Here is what to check right now. Walk around your home and look for cracked, curled, or missing shingles along the lower sections of your roof. Check your gutters for a buildup of shingle granules. Go into your attic and look for water stains, a musty smell, or any daylight visible around chimney penetrations. These are signs your roof has taken on more damage than it can handle. If you dealt with ice dams this winter, that is a warning your attic insulation and ventilation need attention. Ice dams form when heat escapes unevenly from your attic, melts rooftop snow, and refreezes at the eaves. That trapped water backs up under your shingles and can saturate your insulation and framing. If your home in Strongsville, Westlake, Rocky River, or Brunswick is over 15 years old, a post-winter inspection is the smartest thing you can do before small damage becomes a major repair bill. Peak & Valley Roofing can tell you exactly what is happening on your roof. Contact us today for an honest inspection.