Water Stain on the Ceiling: Is It a Roof Leak?
Sometimes. A brown ring on the ceiling can come from the roof, but it can just as well come from […]
Roof Problems
Roof Problems
Soft Spots or a Sagging Roof: Causes and When It Is Urgent
A soft or spongy spot underfoot means the boards under the shingles have rotted or were too thin to start […]
Roof Problems
Shingle Granules in Gutters: Normal, Wear or Hail?
On a roof under two years old, a layer of grit in the gutters is normal. Shingle makers press extra […]
Roof Problems
Nail Pops on a Roof: What They Are and When to Fix Them
A nail pop is a roofing nail that has worked its way back up out of the roof deck. It […]
Roof Problems
Curling, Cracked or Blistered Shingles: What Each One Means
Curled, cracked or blistered shingles come down to four causes: age, a damp attic, a factory defect or hail. The […]
Roof Problems
Black Streaks and Moss on a Sioux Falls Roof: What to Do
Black streaks on shingles are algae, most often a kind called Gloeocapsa magma. The asphalt roofing makers’ trade group, ARMA, […]