When Should I Replace My Roof
In the best possible conditions with no natural disasters a
roof may just go through its life cycle with no repairs needed, not everyone
has that luxury. If you are experiencing some or all of the symptoms below you
will want to get prices for a new roof. If replacing an old roof is delayed,
however, it could result in bigger problems down the road. Watch for the
warning signs to be sure to give yourself plenty of time to add the project to
your TO DO list.
Potential signs that
your roof may need to be replaced:
- · Shingle edges are curled, or shingle tabs are cupped
- · Bald spots where granules are missing
- · Cracked shingles
- · Your roof is at least 20 years old; while many shingles today are produced for durability, many factors can accelerate the aging of shingles. For example, if your roof is not properly ventilated, it can negatively impact your shingles
- · Neighbors are getting new roofs. Homes built around the same time can be experiencing the same types of weather conditions which can mean that your roof is nearing its useful life
- · The roof just looks old and worn
- · Dark streaks. Airborne algae cause dark streaks on roof decks. While this may not necessarily harm the roof shingles, it may not look good. Algae streaks can be removed using a 50:50 blend of water and bleach sprayed on your roof and doesn’t mean it needs replaced
- · Moss. Moss can grow on roof surfaces that don’t get much sunlight especially in cool, moist climates. Moss growth can be more than a cosmetic issue. Moss holds moisture against the roof surface and overtime in freezing climates can cause damage to the granules on the top of the shingles. Moss can be brushed off but it won’t prevent it from growing again; take care not to damage the shingle surface. You may need to contact a professional roofing contractor.
Comments
Post a Comment