Hello World! Welcome Friends! Even first-rate roofing systems need replacement after 20 years or so. What happens is that your home roof starts showing some warning signs. You need to notice the damages and call a professional to inspect your roof. Then, roofs last long when they are installed properly and maintained well. Else, the roofing system will start to disintegrate. Again, if you have a solar roof, you need to pay extra attention to its maintenance.
According to an article published on https://www.bbc.com, rooftops painted with white minimize the solar radiation and help in keeping your house cool. Coming back to re-roofing, here are some of the indications that you need a replacement:
Growth of Algae or Tar Streaks
Be it algae growth or tar streaks, it occurs when bacteria start eating away the shingle’s weather-resistant properties. Fly-by-the-night roofing companies use poor quality shingles and make use of fillers such as limestone to cut back on shingle manufacturing cost. The algae will eat away poor materials like limestone leading to black streaks, thus damaging the weather-resistant features of your roof. In such cases, you may need a complete roof replacement if the damage is irreversible. A proper inspection is therefore, necessary to decide whether you need a replacement or not. If yes, do so without further delay.
Buckled Shingles
When you notice buckled or curled shingles, it means that your roof has come of age and requires a replacement. Buckled shingles are the result of moisture accumulation in your attic area, thus compelling the nails to shove up and out of your roof’s decking. Such buckled shingles might leave your property susceptible to the external elements. The roof shingles may also blow off during high winds or storms. Therefore, you need to consult with the professionals at American Roofing & Remodeling INC to understand the severity of the shingle damage and its replacement.
Mislaid Granules
When you see missing or mislaid granules, your roofing system is losing its weather-resistant features or properties. You can do a reality check to determine whether there are any missing granules or not. All you need to do is inspect the gutters for granule build-up or ask a professional to examine the same.
Make sure you inspect the downspout splash pan for any granule build up. You can also shake it and when you hear a rattling sound, it indicates that your shingles are falling off and need a replacement.
Missing shingles also mean water seeping into your house and damaging your ceiling and walls. Therefore, in such scenarios, a roof replacement is the smart option for you.
Daylight Entering via Roof Boards
If you notice daylight entering via roof boards, it also implies open trails for moisture intrusion into your house. When you notice sunlight entering from your roof’s decking, you have a major roofing issue. It means the nails are falling and the corrosive materials are losing their weather-resistant features fast. It indicates step flashing, flashing, and collars. You need a roof replacement.
Conclusion
Pay attention to these tips to detect a damaged roof. Get in touch with a roofing contractor to understand whether you need a complete replacement or not.
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