# What damages a roof? The six enemies of every roof.

Mammoth Roofing & Exteriors · https://mammothroofs.com/blog/six-enemies-of-every-roof/ · (210) 934-9074

Water. Heat. Wind. Sun. Time. Hail. Your roof faces all six. The Roof Grade looks for the evidence each one leaves behind.

_4 min read · Updated September 17, 2026_

**Key points**

- The condition of a roof takes more than a look from the street.
- The Hunter-Gatherer inspection starts in the attic.
- The written Roof Grade comes with 75–150 photos.

## Water

Leaks can start at a pipe boot, a flashing or a valley and travel before you see them indoors. The inspection follows the evidence back to its source.

## Heat

The attic is part of the roofing system. We start there because ventilation and the condition underneath matter as much as the surface.

## Wind

Lifted or missing shingles, edges and flashings all need a close look after strong winds. The photos show what needs attention.

## Sun

Texas sun works on a roof every day. Surface wear and the condition of the material are part of the written inspection.

## Time

A roof’s age helps tell its story, but its condition determines the recommendation. A repair may be all it needs.

## Hail

Hail damage needs evidence. We photograph what we find, explain the condition and put the recommendation in writing.

## Know where your roof stands.

The Roof Grade is free. If everything’s fine, we tell you.