Common Roofing Issues in Raymore, MO and How to Prevent Them

Most roof failures we see start small. A lifted shingle, a cracked pipe boot, a clogged gutter. Caught early, each is a minor repair. Left alone through a few storms, each becomes a leak.

Wind-lifted and missing shingles

Spring and summer storms peel shingles at ridges, edges and older sealant lines. Walk the yard after a storm and look at the roof from the ground; missing tabs are usually visible.

Hail bruising

Hail knocks the granules off shingles and bruises the mat underneath. It is hard to see from the ground, which is why a roof-level inspection after a hail event is worth scheduling.

Flashing and pipe boots

The rubber on plumbing vent boots cracks with age, and flashing at chimneys and walls loosens. These are the most common leak sources on otherwise sound roofs.

Gutters and drainage

Clogged gutters back water up under the first course of shingles and rot the fascia. Cleaning them twice a year prevents a surprising amount of damage.

Ventilation

Poor attic ventilation cooks shingles from below in summer and feeds ice dams in winter. Adding intake and exhaust is often part of a good repair scope.

Not sure what your roof needs? Call Brown Roofing at (816) 322-2600 for a free inspection.