Structural weakness due to ageing and heavy loads on roofs is a dangerous combination that could easily lead to a roof collapse. During the cold seasons when there is a lot of heavy rainfall and storm winds roof collapse is a real danger that homeowners and commercial business owners should be concerned about. During construction, roofs are designed to have structural integrity and bear most of the usual weight of rainfall. However, sometimes things can get a little out of hand.The most basic sign is a sagging roof that is quite obvious to the eye. Severe roof leaks, cracked wood, bends or ripples in the support and sheared off screws from the steel frames are also more signs of a weak roof that could collapse any time. If you notice any cracks in the walls, it could also show that the roof’s weight is not distributed properly which is huge potential for a collapse. Other signs that most people barely associate with a failing roofing system include doors that pop open or doors and windows that are difficult to open, creaking and popping sounds from the roof as well as bowed utility pipes and sprinkler heads dropping bellow the ceiling tiles. If you notice any of these problems, you should consider calling in a roof expert to take a look at it.Regular roofing maintenance is the first thing you should do to prevent roof collapse. Neglecting your roofing system could hide many potential problems that can damage your roof. Maintenance helps to prolong the life of the roof and uncover any problems that can make the roof weaker. You should inspect your roof at least once or twice a year while doing regular maintenance activities to keep it in check. Other things that you could do to prevent collapse include:
Do not avoid any obvious signs that your roof is in distress. Making the right decisions in good time could save you a lot of money and some nasty injuries