We have a basic colonial hone. The roof is slate and the exterior walls are block with a brick facing. The roof is a complete loss. Several roofers all stated this and we can see the damage.My question is, would extensive damage to our roof have any effect on our windows??? I ask because from the roof to attic window you can see cracks which then follow the seam of the window to window bottom and again crack through facing to the next floor, this pattern continues to the first floor windows. Every window needs to be replaced. Could a damaged leaking roof case this???
this could be a foundation problem if the foundations have dropped this will cause cracks in the path off least resistance ie windows roofs and doors if things get worse have them checked they may need underpinning
Roof spread is often caused by cut roof frames made from timber that was taken to the building site, sawed and put together on the spot. Using materials that way can make calculations for the roof difficult. Solving roof spread often involves switching to a different roof construction style and material, such as a trussed roof that is manufactured in a factory and put together off-site. Or
