Among the components of your home’s exteriors, the roof is definitely one of your biggest investments. With a major investment like this, you surely will want your roof to perform well and look good for as long as possible.

That’s why doing a comprehensive inspection, maintenance, and repair every year is vital if you want your roof to last longer than expected. With 2015 just around the corner, doing the inspection now before winter hits can go a long way in protecting your roof and your home from the different elements Mother Nature may throw at us.

To help you out with your roof inspection task, Tedrick’s Roofing, the premier roofing contractor in Kent and surrounding areas, prepared this checklist on what you want to cover in your annual roof inspection:

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• Shingles. Buckling, curling, and blistering shingles are sure signs that you need to replace your roof immediately. These problems mean that the shingles are way past their life expectancy, and if not handled right away, this can lead to other problems and higher repair costs.

• Flashing. Check the flashing around the house and make sure that there are no signs of rusting or corrosion. The flashing is important as it covers gaps and openings in areas near chimneys, which prevents water from seeping into these small spaces. If you see any sign of corrosion, have it fixed right away.

• Gutters, downspouts, and drains. These are essential in keeping water away from your home. Leaves, twigs, and other debris that can find their way into the gutter can cause the system to clog up and the water to back up and spill over. If you see any debris piling in your gutter, you can actually do the cleanup yourself by scooping out the leaves and blasting the stubborn muck with high-pressured water from your garden hose.

• Siding and exterior walls. If you see any water damage, mold, or rotting parts on your siding and exterior walls, there is a possibility that your gutters are not doing their job and must be fixed right away to prevent damage inside your home.

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• Any sign of leaks. Once you see that water is dripping inside your home, it can only mean that your roof cannot protect you from outside elements and should be taken care of right away.

• Discoloration on Ceilings and interior walls.  Discoloration could be a sign of a roof leak. Water takes the path of least resistance so discoloration anywhere on a wall could be a roof leak, however, it could also be from your siding or windows so be sure to have a professional check the source of the leak.

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If you need any help with your roof after you’re done with your annual inspection, you can contact Tedrick’s Roofing, the best in roofing in Kent WA, and we’ll fix it without a hitch. Just give us a call to learn more about our services and products, or you can browse through our website.