Most people that look to complete a roofing project, want it to be the last roof installed on their house.
That hope can sometimes be difficult if the roof is done incorrectly and/or other areas of concern are not addressed.
We offer free roofing estimates. Starting with a representative arriving on time, we'll review your current roofing concerns, answer any questions that you may have and provide you with a expert opinion to fix all your roofing needs.
How do I know if my roof is bad?
Find out what to look out for on your home that may cause your roofing system to fail.
Check for curling shingle corners
Curling
Roofing shingles tend to harden over a period of time which means that the granules can no longer hold to the Asphalt which acts as protection for the shingle.
Once your granules begin to fall off (check your gutter downspouts or around the drip line of your house) it will leave the Asphalt exposed directly to the suns harmful rays and therefore begin to curl up.
This is a serious situation and once curling begins, you will see rapid aging occur.
Check for cracks on surface
surface cracking
While very hard to notice initially, it occurs due to the normal aging process and climatic changes.
Remember above when we illustrated the hot summer day and 30 degree weather change – this is what occurs from sudden changes on an older roof.
Check for bumps on shingle surface
blisters
Yes, roofing shingles will blister due to extreme heat.
They are generally small (size of a pea) and tough to see from ground level, but blistering is a result of heat and may mean that your ventilation may be an area of concerns as well.
Check for dark streaks on surface
Staining
When looking at your roof, you may see one or more dark streaks running down the shingles – that is actually Algae Staining.
The growth of Algae can speed up the process of your roofing system failing because of its ability to break up and grow in cracked areas.
Wind damage on shingles
other
A general overview of the roof.
Most people don’t look up at the roof often, but you should at least twice per year. Simply paying attention to your roofing system can often prevent major malfunctions such as leaks, ice damming and extensive and pricey damage.