Nearly all homeowners,
thankfully, will never experience a roof collapse event at home or elsewhere
during their life. Nonetheless, with
recent changes in weather patterns, it is always a good idea to be informed and
knowledgeable about the warning signs of a potential collapse in order to be
able to protect yourself, your family and others from such an event that could
cause serious injury or death.
The first thing to
understand is that a collapse can occur during anytime of the year. While most collapses happen during an
abundance of snow or other frozen precipitation, sometimes the collapse is the
result of repeated exposure to excessive weight on the roof which over time
results in a gradual weakening of the roofing structure until it unexpectedly
collapses. Flat roofs and lower sloped
roofs are particularly susceptible to collapse.
If you notice any
of the following, then please contact Feazel immediately:
·
exterior masonry or siding that is cracked
beyond normal settling
·
sections of shingles that are sagging or a sagging
interior ceiling
·
bowed and/or bent pipes in ceilings
·
bent or rippled framing or roof support
including trusses
·
doors or windows which open on their own or
are difficult to close or open
·
if in a commercial building, sprinkler
heads that have dropped below the ceiling tiles
Periodic maintenance of your entire roofing system is the best preventative medicine for
any and all issues related to roofs. This
includes removing debris, keeping gutters clear, and repairing any needed areas
as soon as possible. And, removing
excessive snow and ice accumulation in the winter is a must.
Feazel’s
mission is to be the top choice for residential home services in Ohio by
delivering the best customer service and stress-free buying experience in the
home improvement industry. Our core values of service, integrity, quality,
continued improvement, employee appreciation, community support, and
environmental conservation are on display with every job we do.
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