Hello World! Welcome Friends! We all want our roofs to be in perfect shape but we don’t really pay much attention to it. Take your own example. If I could take a wild guess, I would guess that you don’t spend much time thinking about this significant part of your house or building. In fact, I’d guess that the only time you do think about it is when you notice obvious signs of its malfunctioning and realize that it needs to be either replaced or repaired.
Most probably, those obvious signs are actually signs that you should have thought about your roof a long time ago and that neglect has brought about a lot of serious issues. Instead of contacting Gen819 Roofing & Solar or a similar company, you’ll probably wait for a while longer, just to check your theory and be absolutely certain that there’s something wrong with this construction.
Trust me, there’s no need to wait that long. When you start thinking that something is wrong, you can rest assured that something has been wrong for a long time and that you just might be a bit too late to the party. I suppose you don’t want the whole construction to collapse while you’re stuck trying to figure out whether you need professional help or not.
Even if something as extreme as that did happen, you’d probably be inclined to say that it happened “all of a sudden”. Yeah, right. All of a sudden, after months or even years of sending signals that it is in trouble, your roof collapsed. That would be a much more truthful explanation of the situation. Yet, you might not be willing to admit it.
I can understand that your ego might perhaps be hurt and that it’s difficult to admit that you are the one responsible for the unpleasant situation you have found yourself in, but it is what it is. There’s no point in trying to avoid responsibility. If you really don’t want to find yourself in an extreme situation like that, you have to pay attention to this construction and discover any issues, such as the ones found on this page, on time.
Now, this doesn’t mean that you’ll have to inspect your roof every single day. That would not only be tiring, but also a bit paranoid. There’s absolutely no need to do something like that. Your job is to observe how the construction is behaving and notice any signs of malfunctioning that it might be sending. Signs will definitely appear when it’s time to contact a professional roofer and read on to find out how those might look.
Curled Shingles
One of the first signs that you might need a new roof and that a simple repair won’t do will come from your shingles. When you notice that these are curling and that they look as if something was actually placed underneath them, you definitely shouldn’t think twice before taking action. The action being calling a professional contractor, of course.
There’s no point in trying to climb up there and inspect the whole thing from a closer distance. You’re not an expert in this business, so I suggest you stay grounded rather than grabbing the ladder and climbing on the roof. This can be rather dangerous and I’m pretty sure that you don’t want to risk your life just so that you can confirm that you need a new roof.
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Anyway, my point was that curled shingles are definitely a sign for concern. These can occur due to excessive heat, as well as moisture. Plus, curling can be a consequence of old age. Whatever the cause may be, the solution is the same. Contact your roofer immediately and have them explain what happened and what needs to be done.
Old Age
Speaking of old age, that’s another reason to install a new roof. No matter how perfect everything might seem and no matter how strong and sturdy the construction is, the truth is that nothing lasts forever. Sure, a good roof can last around 30 years, but if you’re not the first owner of the house, chances are that the construction is slightly older than you might have expected.
When you realize that your construction is between 20 and 30 years old, it might not immediately mean that you need a new one. It definitely means, though, that you need to have it checked up and inspected. A great, professional roofer will let you know about the shape of this construction and give you some advice on what to do next. They’ll also suggest a replacement if necessary.
Missing Shingles
This particular sign will be pretty obvious to spot. Depending on the area you live in, it might also be a rather common occurrence. Missing shingles are no surprise in windy areas. Don’t worry, if you notice missing shingles, it doesn’t immediately mean that you need to have the whole construction replaced. It’s more likely that a simple repair will need to be done and that’s about it.
Whether you need a commercial or a residential roofing contractor, they will definitely be able to handle the missing shingles issue in no time. Of course, great experts will tell you exactly what the damage is, without trying to talk you into doing replacements when no replacements are necessary. In cases like these, a simple repair will do and that’s what you’ll be told. That is, if the experts don’t find any more serious issues while doing this repair or inspection.
Sunlight Through the Roof Boards
If you have an attic, it would be a good idea to check from time to time whether any sunlight is coming in through the roof boards. That’s a clear sign that either repairs or replacements are due. Which one of those you’ll need depends on certain other issues. In any case, sunlight entering your home this way means that you have to contact a professional roofer.
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