{"id":4692,"date":"2025-05-29T18:08:53","date_gmt":"2025-05-29T18:08:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.felgemachermasonry.com\/roofing-copy\/?page_id=4692"},"modified":"2026-03-19T12:46:44","modified_gmt":"2026-03-19T12:46:44","slug":"common-roof-problems","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.felgemachermasonry.com\/roofing\/common-roof-problems\/","title":{"rendered":"Common Roof Problems"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Roof damage is unfortunately a common problem in the Buffalo, NY, and Rochester, NY, areas. Brutal winters and all kinds of creative weather events cause a lot of roofs to age and fail before their time.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-4946\" src=\"https:\/\/www.felgemachermasonry.com\/roofing-copy\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/05\/leak.jpg\" alt=\"We inspect and repair leaky roofs in Amherst &amp; Webster NY\" width=\"600\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.felgemachermasonry.com\/roofing\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/05\/leak.jpg 2000w, https:\/\/www.felgemachermasonry.com\/roofing\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/05\/leak-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.felgemachermasonry.com\/roofing\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/05\/leak-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.felgemachermasonry.com\/roofing\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/05\/leak-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.felgemachermasonry.com\/roofing\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/05\/leak-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.felgemachermasonry.com\/roofing\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/05\/leak-1536x1536.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fortunately, there are solutions for every roofing problem. Felgemacher Roofing &amp; Siding is a New York roofing company that provides expert roof inspections, roof repairs, shingle replacements and beautiful new roof installations.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here\u2019s some helpful information about roof problems.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>Is your roof damaged?<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Common signs of roof damage and the need for roof leak repair or re-roofing include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.felgemachermasonry.com\/roofing\/roof-leak-repair\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Water stains on the home\u2019s walls and ceiling<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Visible moisture and musty odors in the attic<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stains on the attic\u2019s rafters or sheathing<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Decayed, curled, buckled or torn roof shingles<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Moss and algae patches on the roof<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Unseated, warped or rusted flashing around the chimney, air vents, plumbing fixtures and other components that extend from the roof<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sagging areas within the roof<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Causes of Roof Damage in Buffalo NY and Rochester NY<\/h2>\n<h3>Weather Events<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Weather events like hail, lightning strikes and powerful winds cause a lot of roof damage. Roofing shingles are often the first part of the roof that\u2019s affected and the first visible sign that a roof inspection and roof repair are needed.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Trees and Power Poles<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">During major storms, roofs can suffer serious damage from fallen trees and power poles. The first action here is to protect the home with emergency roof tarping until a proper inspection and repairs can be performed.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Snow and Ice<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Snow and ice are hard on roofs, especially when they\u2019re allowed to build up and sit for long periods. Ice dams can deteriorate shingles. Melting snow and ice can harm the roof\u2019s underlayment, decking and truss system.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Shoddy Roof Installation and Roof Repair<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lastly, poor workmanship in building the roof and bad roof repair practices can open the door for all sorts of damage to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.felgemachermasonry.com\/roofing\/residential-roofing\/\">the roof structure and its materials<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>Schedule a Roof inspection<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you know or suspect that your roof is damaged, call Felgemacher and schedule a roof inspection. After we understand exactly what\u2019s happening, we\u2019ll recommend roof leak repair, structural roof repair, new shingle installation, roof replacement or other work to restore safety and integrity to your roof.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>Why Work with Felgemacher?<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Felgemacher name has been known throughout the Buffalo, NY, and Rochester, NY, regions since 1953, when we opened Felgemacher Masonry &amp; Chimney. The same meticulous workmanship and first-rate customer service that built our chimney company is carried over to everything we do in our roofing company.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-4812\" src=\"https:\/\/www.felgemachermasonry.com\/roofing-copy\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/05\/Image.jpg\" alt=\"We inspect and repair leaky roofs in Amherst &amp; Webster NY\" width=\"600\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.felgemachermasonry.com\/roofing\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/05\/Image.jpg 490w, https:\/\/www.felgemachermasonry.com\/roofing\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/05\/Image-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.felgemachermasonry.com\/roofing\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/05\/Image-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Family-owned and family-operated, we perform all work with our own crews \u2013 never with outside labor or other roofing contractors. Every roof repair and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.felgemachermasonry.com\/roofing\/roof-replacement\/\">re-roofing project<\/a> is completed according to local and New York State codes for building and safety.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>Where Can I Find a Roofer Near Me?<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you live in the greater Buffalo, NY, or Rochester, NY, regions, Felgemacher is ready to help with roof repairs, roof inspections and roof replacements of all sizes and scopes.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Get your roofing problems solved now by calling us or reaching out with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.felgemachermasonry.com\/roofing\/contact-us\">our handy contact form<\/a>. Remember to ask us about roof project financing through GreenSky.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Felgemacher Roofing &amp; Siding serves Buffalo, NY, Rochester, NY, Williamsville, NY, Amherst, NY, Pittsford, NY, Webster, NY, and other local communities.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Roof damage is unfortunately a common problem in the Buffalo, NY, and Rochester, NY, areas. 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