A lot of different scenarios will show a homeowner whether it is time to replace your roof or not. Please remember, if it is not safe to do so, do not go on your roof! (Call a professional for a roof inspection if your roof pitch is too steep)
It’s important to catch damages and a worn out roof early to prevent further and extensive damage to your attic and even possibly your home. Contact us today to have your roof inspected. Let’s take a look at a worn-down roof.
Key pointers:
Shingles are lifting and flaring upwards
This is usually caused by strong winds and storms
Missing shingles
Strong storms or improper previous installation
Exposed underlayment
Due to the missing shingles
Uneven fading of color
In the North East, we get very cold and very hot temperatures
Cracking and torn apart shingles
Hail marks on the shingles
Hail marks can be seen on a shingle by its missing granules of asphalt
Unreasonable bending of shingles
Bending of shingles can be caused by improper ventilation of your attic
It’s important to identify the cause of the problem to prevent it from happening on your newly installed roof.
Wear & Tear
Simply shingles won’t last forever. It’s important to know that natural wear and tear will change the expected life of the roof.
If you have further questions, don’t hesitate to send us a message through ourContact Us form.