Buying a new home is a very serious investment and you need to do everything you can to make sure that you know exactly what you are buying. One of the most important components of any house is the roof – the topmost layer of the building is what protects the construction from the elements and keeps the interior space safe, warm and comfortable. This also means that performing a thorough roof check is essential before committing to the property purchase – here is what you need to find out:

• The roof surface – the roof needs to be checked for any weakened roof surface components, such as cracked or missing tiles, curling, discolored or buckling shingles, cracked or split flashing stripes;
• Adequate ventilation mechanisms – roof ventilation is essential for roof health, therefore checking the quality of the roof vents is very important;
• Drainage – the health and the structure of the roof drainage system is also essential. All the gutters and downspouts need to be checked for the health of your Littleton roofing and you should also figure out whether the type and size of the pipes is suitable for the amount of precipitation they need to direct away from the roof and the walls of the building.