Signs Your Roof's Drainage is Poor

Certain problems with your roof are more obvious than others. Chances are, you’ll spot missing shingles or a leaky roof, but spotting issues like poor roof drainage is a little bit trickier until the problems snowball into something bigger. Here are the common signs that your roof is suffering from drainage issues. 

Your Gutters Are Clogged

Gutters drain water away from your roof, and if they aren’t properly draining, water can get backed up and cause roof damage. Dirty siding, damaged paint, or water pooling around the foundation are signs that your gutters are messed up. 

Eroding Soil

Soil erosion caused by insufficient roof drainage is usually easy to spot. The dirt washes away as water drains near your home, producing bald spots on the grass nearby. Check your downspouts first to ensure they aren't broken or missing.

Foundation Troubles

When water isn't channeled away from your house, it gathers near the structure and seeps into the soil, causing foundation difficulties. These difficulties might cause your home to sink over time, resulting in fractures in the walls that deepen with time. As the house settles, you may have problems closing doors. Moisture seeping into your basement or even basement flooding might be caused by foundation concerns.

Mildew in the Attic

Roof drainage concerns are often indicated by moisture leaking through the roof. If your attic smells like mildew or your upstairs insulation is damp, this could indicate a problem with roof ventilation or drainage. To avoid more roof damage or mold growth within your house, it's critical to find the source of the attic mildew as quickly as possible.

Roof Drainage with Integrity Roofing

Having trouble with your roof’s drainage? Have a roofing professional from Integrity Roofing and Exteriors come to take a look at your roof to see what’s going on. Contact us today!

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