How do you know if it’s time for a new roof?
If your roof is leaking it will be obvious. Stains on the ceiling inside are a tell tale sign. Sometimes, though, a leak in the roof can be easily repaired without the entire roof being replaced. For the big picture, look for a combination of factors including the following:
Storm Damage – Storm damage includes damage from wind, rain and hail. While some rain seems mild, the wind can do more damage and let let water into your home. Hail can often times be detected by looking at your vents & gutters.
If your roof is leaking it will be obvious. Stains on the ceiling inside are a tell tale sign. Sometimes, though, a leak in the roof can be easily repaired without the entire roof being replaced. For the big picture, look for a combination of factors including the following:
Storm Damage – Storm damage includes damage from wind, rain and hail. While some rain seems mild, the wind can do more damage and let let water into your home. Hail can often times be detected by looking at your vents & gutters.
Algae growth – Airborne algae produce a dark discoloration on the roof that resembles soot or dirt.
Curling, blistering, or missing shingles – These can be caused by moisture, poor workmanship, or high winds.
Damaged flashing – This is caused by drying or cracking on an old roof, improper nailing, or settling of the home over time.
Buckling – Buckling can happen when the house settles, if new shingles are applied over old ones, or because of poor workmanship. Poor workmanship includes improperly applied felt, wrinkled underlayment, or lack of spacers between the roof deck and boards.
Missing granules – Granules naturally wear off of shingles, but if there are so many loose granules that they are filling up your gutters or if the mat underneath is exposed, then your shingles have officially gotten too old.
Signs of rot – This is more common in organic base shingles. Consider replacing with fiberglass shingles to avoid rot.
Curling, blistering, or missing shingles – These can be caused by moisture, poor workmanship, or high winds.
Damaged flashing – This is caused by drying or cracking on an old roof, improper nailing, or settling of the home over time.
Buckling – Buckling can happen when the house settles, if new shingles are applied over old ones, or because of poor workmanship. Poor workmanship includes improperly applied felt, wrinkled underlayment, or lack of spacers between the roof deck and boards.
Missing granules – Granules naturally wear off of shingles, but if there are so many loose granules that they are filling up your gutters or if the mat underneath is exposed, then your shingles have officially gotten too old.
Signs of rot – This is more common in organic base shingles. Consider replacing with fiberglass shingles to avoid rot.
If you think you are having any of these problems, let Babcock Roofing Pros come out and inspect your roof for you. We offer a free inspection and will help you in filing your insurance claim, if it is warranted. Let us help you with your Marietta Roofer needs!
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