8 Signs Your Roof Needs Replaced

Does your roof need replaced this year?

A roof can often reach the end of its useful life without being damaged by a storm or other factors. It could simply be old and worn, and doing preventative maintenance on your home to keep problems from worsening is critical.

Putting off replacing an old roof may lead to bigger problems in the future. As a result, keeping an eye out for warning signs is essential so that you can add the project to your to-do list on time.

Garfield 1-2323 is ready to help you with your roof replacement project. Get a free estimate today.

8 Warning Signs That Your Roof May Need To Be Replaced:

1. Shingle edges are curled or shingle tabs are cupped.
2. Bald spots where granules are missing.
3. Cracked shingles.
4. 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.
5. The roof just looks old and worn.
6. Neighbors are getting new roofs. Homes built around the same time period can be experiencing the same types of weather conditions that can mean that your roof is nearing its useful life.
7. Dark streaks. Airborne algae cause dark streaks on roof decks. While this may not necessarily harm the roof shingles, it may not look good.
8. 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 over time 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. Get your free estimate from Garfield 1-2323 today.