A lack of maintenance is one of the leading causes of roof deterioration. Most people tend to overlook the maintenance of their roofs when they find leaks, preferring to simply fix the leak instead of finding the problem. Most causes of deterioration can be attributed to problems that can be prevented through the proper design/inspection of the roof. Many leaky areas can actually be attributed to the flashing, whether it was installed incorrectly, poor construction was a factor, or because age has caused various contractions and or expansions to loosen the seals or separate the flashing from their base flashing. Another common cause of roof deterioration is the atmosphere surrounding your home. Organic-based roofing materials are more susceptible to the weather than inorganic, while some roofing materials are effected largely by air pollutants and industrial or salt-laden atmospheres. Another factor that is involved is the overall weather conditions. It’s important after storms to inspect for damage. It’s also a good chance to see if there are any building deficiencies when it comes to proper drainage of your roof. Any standing pools are clues as to where the deficiencies are, and what type of action should be taken to prevent any further damage because of standing pools of water. Seemingly harmless things can cause sections to deteriorate as well, such as seeds or twigs on or around it. Some seedpods release toxic substances that can eat away at your roof, leaving pocket marks, while twigs can poke through certain areas, i. e. shingles, causing further deterioration and leaks, as well as causing your pocket to suffer for having to pay the repairs. Nobody really looks forward to replacing their roof because of some twigs that would have taken the most minimal effort to remove. Improper perimeter detail can also become problematic because of the potential for strong winds to cause fasteners to loosen and break the adhesion, not to mention the added duress put on the roof structures. Strong winds also bring a lot of potential harmful debris, yet another good reason to check your Miami roofing system after storms of any kind, when you’re able.