Are you wondering when it is time to replace your roof? You don’t want to wait until you have water leaking in your home before you give your roof the TLC that it needs. Having a solid roof above your head gives most people a lot of peace of mind. There are signs that can indicate your roof needs replacing. Nickerson Roofing is here to point out some signs that indicate your roof needs to be replaced.
Average Roof Age & Life Expectancy
Most roofs can be expected to last between 20-30 years. If your roof is between 20 and 30 years old, you will most likely be replacing it soon. Even if you have taken excellent care of your roof, it won’t last forever. They experience normal wear and tear just like with anything else. Your roof takes a lot of beating between the sun and weather changes. Also, a lot of the time, the houses in your community were built around the same time. If your house is around the same age as your neighbor’s and you see them replacing their roof, your time might be coming as well.
Check Your Gutters for Shingle Granules
If you are finding granules from your shingles building up in your gutters, this is an indication that your roof is nearing its end. Those granules tend to fall of the shingles more and more with time. If you are starting to notice dark patches around the roof, that is another sign that you are losing too many granules and need to look into replacing your roof.
Curling Shingles on Roof
Near the end of your roof’s life, you will start to notice the shingles are showing major wear and tear. They often curl on the edges. Shingles curl in two ways, they curl under making the middle come up, or they curl up and create a cupping shape. Depending on the extent of the damage your shingles are showing, you can expect 1-5 years left with that roof.
Other Signs You Need a New Roof
– When in your attic space, if you can see any light leaking in through the roof, you have a problem. You will want to fix it right away, before you experience a rainstorm and end up with water leaking instead of light.
– If you notice that your entire roof is starting to sag, this is a very big indication that it’s time to replace it. You want to have it checked out as soon as possible to make sure there aren’t any issues with your entire structure. Sagging is a definite problem.
– If you start to notice moss or algae growing on your roof, it not only looks bad, but can be the cause of other problems. Moss holds a lot of moisture and when it grows on your shingles, it holds that moisture up against your roof. This can end up causing major damage to your shingles if you experience freezing temperatures.
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If you are noticing any of these warning signs with your roof, it is time to contact Nickerson Roofing. We will be able to either repair your existing roof and give you more time, or we can assist you in replacing your roof altogether. Call for an appointment today!
