Roofing Services

Does it seem like your home's roofing is falling apart? Do you have a leaking or rotting roof? Do you have water spots on your ceiling? If you answered yes to any of these questions, then you are in need of our roofing services in Baltimore, MD and surrounding areas. When moisture seeps in through your roof, it can damage not only your shingles, but also the inside area of the top part of your home. Your attic's wooden structure can begin rotting and even start growing mold. Mold can be very dangerous to your family's health, so it's important to get leaky roof problems dealt with as soon as possible to prevent further damage.

It can be hazardous to live in a home with an old roof that seems to be falling apart. That's why our home improvement company offers sensational roofing services in MD that can help you pick out a new roof and have it installed in a fast manner. You can have your roof completely re-sealed and re-shingled or you can have just a few leaky holes filled. Advantage Home Exteriors knows that roofs weren't built to last forever, but we can provide you with a new roof or roofing repairs to help improve the look of your home and help protect your family from outside elements for many years to come.

Common Roofing Problems in MD

Old Shingles

CAUSES
After 15 years, a majority of homes will require shingle replacement due to the fact that existing shingles have become worn, brittle and are starting to deteriorate. Many times, homeowners are not aware that moisture and leaking can begin to occur, which causes the wood below to slowly rot. If the problem is left untreated, it could lead to severe damage to the structural integrity of your home.

RECOMMENDATIONS
Have our home improvement company replace the old shingles with some quality, new shingles. Our trained, knowledgeable professionals will not only install top quality shingles but will also replace any rotten wood on the top of your home with new wood.

BUCKLING

CAUSES

• Inaccurately installed felt
• Wrinkled underlayment
• Roof deck movements
• Spacers improperly placed between roof deck boards
• Poor roof ventilation
• New shingles applied over old and rotten shingles

CURLING

CAUSES

• High nails
• Lack of proper back coating
• Under-saturation of asphalt felt
• Lack of proper ventilation
• Improper usage of fasteners

DAMAGED FLASHING

CAUSES

• Improper installation on a new roof
• Drying and cracking on an old and rotten roof
• Dented by incorrect nailing
• Settling of the structure

RECOMMENDATIONS
Call Advantage Home Exteriors. In most cases it's really only necessary to remove and replace the flashing and shingles in the affected area.

MISSING GRANULES

CAUSES
Normally a certain number of granules will be loose on your roof, especially after being installed. These granules are often referred to as "riders" and are a normal result of the manufacturing technique and process. Granule loss doesn't affect the service life of the shingles.

RECOMMENDATIONS
Call Advantage Home Exteriors. On aging shingles, missing granules indicate a need for replacement soon.

MISSING SHINGLES

CAUSES

• Improper fastening usage
• Exposure to extreme winds

CEILING SPOTS

CAUSES
Spots are caused by leaks in the roofing materials.

RECOMMENDATIONS

• Check attic for leakage
• Check chimney and vents for cracks in the flashing
• Check rafters for leaks
• Check eaves for water backing up
• Check roof for damaged or rotten shingles
• Call Advantage Home Exteriors.

BLISTERING

CAUSES
Moisture in the shingle's surface.

RECOMMENDATIONS
Call Advantage Home Exteriors. If the blisters start to break open revealing the asphalt, then the affected shingles need to be replaced as soon as possible.

Please get in touch with Advantage Home Exteriors at 888-431-4754 today for more information about roofing replacement and installation.