7 Interior Signs of Roof Damage

Depending on the material, roofing prices range from $400 to $1800 per square. After spending such a huge amount of money on roofing, the last thing you want to hear is that you need to replace your roof. Undetected roof damage may wreak havoc on your roofing, leaving you no choice but to replace it.

You want to detect and repair roof damage quickly before it becomes severe if you want to avoid paying for roof replacement. However, sometimes roof damage may not be noticeable from the exterior until it's too late, so you should know how to look out for interior signs of roof damage.

Here are seven interior signs that show your roof needs repair.

A saggy or stained ceiling indicates water damage from a roof leak. When water leaks through your roof, it will first penetrate the insulation, then finally start leaking into the ceiling. At first, the water will cause blistering on the ceiling paint; eventually, the ceiling becomes discolored.

If the leak goes undetected, the water leaking through the roof will eventually cause your ceiling to deteriorate and sag downwards. Check your roof for leaks as soon as you notice ceiling stains to avoid severe damage that may force you to replace your ceiling.

If you can see rays of sunlight piercing through the attic, then your roof, flashing, or roofing membrane may be compromised. Inspect your roof to identify the location of the problem and have it repaired before the damage allows too much moisture to seep into the home.

Due to its insulating properties, your roof significantly contributes to your home's energy efficiency. Therefore, if your energy bills suddenly start increasing, your roof may have insulation damage. Cracks and holes are a major cause of insulation issues. Roof damage may also compromise your roof's thermal resistance, allowing the sun's heat into your home.

When a lot of heat starts getting into your home, your air conditioner overworks to maintain low indoor temperatures, which results in increased energy bills.

Fungi thrive in moist areas, so moisture that seeps into your home creates an environment perfect for mold and mildew growth. With roof leaks, moisture seeps into your walls, ceiling, attic, and wooden frames. Eventually, mold and mildew begin to grow in these areas.

Together, these fungi will cause extensive damage to your home's structure and may affect your and your family's health.

If there is rot on your beams, the damage on your roof has been there for a while. This poses a safety risk because a roof with rotten beams may collapse at any time. Contact a roofing contractor immediately if you observe rot in your beams to avoid a roof replacement in the future.

In the case of a severe roof leak, water will seep into the walls. Over time, the moisture on the walls will cause bubbling and peeling on the paint. If you have wallpaper, it may also start to peel off. When you notice peeling wall paint, repair your roof before you treat your walls for water damage and repaint them.

If your roof has severe leaks, you may notice water puddles on your floor when it rains. Although you can catch the drips using a bucket or mop away the water when it stops raining, you risk damaging your flooring. Water puddles also pose a safety risk for you and your family because you may slip and fall at any time.

If you have observed any of the above signs of roof damage in your home’s interior, contact an experienced roofer to repair your roof. Get in touch with Ratliff Enterprises today for roofing repair services in the Kansas City metro area.