The arrows in the picture above are pointing to water
stains in the 1 x 6 roof sheeting. These water stains are from damaged
roofing materials. If you notice, there is a roof vent of some type and
most of the water damage, seems to be around it.
This isn't uncommon and is usually caused from poor roofing installation
and of course, as the building gets older, problems like this will
become more frequent. Any stains in the attic are usually from water and
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Here's a good example of roof sheeting with no damage.
There are no water stains, splits, cracks, loose knots and the building
material itself looks like premium lumber. Don't forget that your
roofing protects your home from the elements like water, wind and the
sun.
Home Repair Tip: Make sure that your roofing materials are in good
condition and if any repairs need to be made, make them as soon as
possible. If the roof looks like it needs to be replaced, it probably
does. Check with a local roofing contractor if you have any questions
about your roof and how much longer it will last if it doesn't need to
be replaced.
Composition roofs usually lasts between 15 and 50 years, depending upon
the type of roofing material on your home.
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