David Deem  714-997-3486 Dave@DeemTeam.com By Brooke Chaplan Collectively, your roof and siding form the outermost layer of your home. This means that they're exposed to a variety of harsh conditions and extreme weather. Despite these punishing conditions, your roof and siding must be able to maintain a high level of protection to keep the other elements of your home safe from water damage. It's important, therefore, that when there's an issue with your roof or siding, you're able to determine if it's a minor problem that can be repaired or if it's a terminal problem that requires replacement. Here are a few signs to look for to help you make this determination quickly to avoid further damage: Number of Problems One way to determine if your roof and siding need to be repaired or replaced is by figuring out the number of problems with these areas. For example, if you notice a single leak in your roof due to a missing shingle or a nail pop, then it...

David Deem 714-997-3486 Dave@DeemTeam.com By Anita Ginsburg No matter what steps you take to protect your roof, this part of your home will likely need to be repaired over the course of your living in your home. Most roof repairs should be relatively easy to carry out as long as you catch the damage early and hire a professional. Here are some of the signs that could indicate damage to your roof: Sagging Whenever you're in your attic, take a close look at the rafters, joists and decking. If any of those areas are sagging, moisture could be getting into your home through the roof. To repair this type of damage, a roofing contractor needs to carefully inspect all of the decking, shingles and flashing to see where the moisture is getting in. Once the opening is located, they may be able to seal it up with silicone roof coating or a high-quality roof sealant. Interior Damage Over time, a damaged roof could allow quite a bit of water into a home, and that moisture can eventual...