DID YOU KNOW?
Every year moisture from leaky roofs causes more damage to homes than termites, fires, and storms…..combined! This damage could easily be prevented by Titan Exteriors™ routine inspection and maintenance program. Titan Exteriors™ specializes in helping our Nashville roofing customers save money and have a better piece of mind about the safety of their home.

The roof inspection is the most crucial step in tending to any roofing problems. It goes without saying that your roof inspection should be thorough and professional.
Titan Exteriors™ roof inspectors are professionally trained to search for both necessary roof repair work as well as conditions that may cause your Nashville roof to leak in the future.

When it comes to roof inspections,
what you don’t know can cost you!

Titan Exteriors™ roofing inspection service provides you with a baseline examination of your existing roof and its current condition identifying the 16 major areas for concern.

Consistent roof inspections allow for the early detection of possible roof problems, maintenance of a safe environment for occupants, and the protection of your family and home. Proper roof inspections should address 16 major areas:

Titan Exteriors™ 16 Point Roof Inspection includes checking for:

Inspect roof for missing shingle granules Check for loose shingles Inspect seals on shingles to help prevent - wind damage Check to see if shingles are curled or brittle, - or deteriorated Proper shingle overhangs at gutters and eves Inspect all valleys for cracks and deterioration Measure and calculate for proper attic ventilation Check gutters and downspouts for blockage Inspect attic intake vents for blockage Inspect fasten method used from original installation Inspect all storm collars at pipes for proper seal. Inspect flashing at all walls Inspect all pipe flashings for cracks Inspect chimney & skylight flashing Inspect all attic vents for holes or cracks Inspect all rubber boots at top of pipes for dry rot

At Titan Exteriors™, we take satisfaction in knowing our 16-point inspection process ensures your roof is getting a thorough examination. Middle Tennessee and Nashville Roof inspections are all thorough at Titan Exteriors™.

Titan Exteriors™ provides a complete roof inspection for all kinds of roofs, providing you with semi-aerial roof inspection photographs. After we thoroughly inspect and record all findings of your entire roofing system, including both the interior and exterior, we are able to supply you with an official roof inspection certificate. Titan Exteriors™ professional roof inspections consist of a comprehensive diagnostic report including all aspects of your roofing system.

Some of the aspects include:
- Physical damage
- Drainage and ventilation
- Structural deformation
- Ponding
- Granular Loss
- Surface Condition
- Deformed Edges
- Corrosion
- Flashing and leakage
- Seasonal change
- Buckled or missing shingles
- Skylights, chimneys, and other additions
- Fastener

How often should I have a roof inspection performed?

It is suggested that homeowners have two roof inspections performed each year; one in the spring and one in the fall. We recommend these times because they fall on either side of winter. The fall inspection helps to ensure your roof doesn’t have any minor problems that could turn into major problems throughout the colder, wetter months of winter. The spring inspection is to evaluate any minor damage that may have been caused during the winter months that may prove to be costly if not fixed before the heavy rains and strong winds of spring that are so common in Middle Tennessee.

Titan Exteriors™ suggested routine roof inspection program will help you find problems before they get too serious. As a homeowner you must remember, your ONLY line of defense from water invasion is your roof!

Common Roof Problems

Roof Leaks/Moisture: Nashville and Murfreesboro Roof systems can have silent leaks for years before any evidence presents itself. Common damage caused by undetected silent leaks or slow roof leaks include mold, dry rot, buckling walls, damage to insulation, etc. Typically homeowners won’t pay attention to their roof unless it starts showing visible signs like water spots, peeling paint or wallpaper. Sadly, once these signs begin to present themselves significant damage has already taken place. By having Titan Exteriors™ come thoroughly inspect your roof bi-annually you can rest assured that you will not unknowingly be letting moisture into your home.

Roof Blisters: During the course of natural weathering, small bubble-like raised portions of your roof known as blisters may begin to develop. Roof blisters may be as small as a pea or as large as a quarter. They are caused by the warmth of the sun causes a gas trapped in the roofing system to expand and create a bubble, pushing the plies apart. This bubble is the roof blister and may be open, exposing the asphalt, or closed. If this blister is open it is allowing moisture to creep into the roof and into your home, causing the damage outlined above. Roofs with open blisters in which the asphalt becomes visible are at a greater risk for premature failure.

Poor Installation: One of the most common causes of roof damage is poor installation. Inexperienced contractors will often cut corners in the installation of your roof. They may not have proper knowledge of the product they install. They may omit the installation proper underlayment. Don’t even think about using an unlicensed, uninsured, or inexperienced contractor. It may seem cheaper on the front end, but you are certain to learn an expensive lesson.

Surface Cracking: Another manifestation that can occur as a part of the normal aging process of any roof may be the development of surface cracks. Surface cracking appears as the heat depletes the flexibility of the roof and shingles become more brittle. Surface cracking can also be created by thermal shock and movement of the roof deck. Titan Exteriors™ project managers are trained to identify all signs of damage including surface cracking.

Curling: Overtime asphalt begins to harden and the granules that were once securely embedded begin to break away. As this hardening advances, the asphalt layers begin to shrink. As this process is occurring it is being countered by the reinforcement of the shingle, which resists shrinking. There is now formed a situation in which the top and bottom coatings are shrinking and the reinforcement is remaining stable. As a result, the edges of the shingles begin to curl upward over time. Titan Exteriors™ project managers can determine the severity of curling to help you make an education decision about the Nashville roof repair or Nashville roof replacement of your Nashville roofing system.

Staining: Over a period of time roofs begin to develop dark brown or black streaks. Many people mistake these stains for soot, dirt, moss, or tree droppings. This is one of the most commonly overlooked roofing problems we experience in Middle Tennessee. Often the discoloration is actually caused by Gloeocapsa magma, a very hard algae.

Granule loss exposing asphalt: In situations in which hail has knocked off large areas of granules, you can expect the life of your shingles to be significantly reduced due to the effects of ultraviolet radiation for the sun and should be inspected by Titan Exteriors™.

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Every heat wave or cold snap causes your roof to expand and contract. Each gust of wind, pounding hail, or driving rain alters the reliability of your roofing system. Any storm, no matter its strength, can cause invisible damage to the defensive and structural mechanics of your roof. It only takes the tiniest opening in your roof for water to find its way in.

An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.