It’s always wise to be prepared for anything and that includes being prepared to install a new roof when your old one starts to tell you it’s time to go. Here are some of the most common signs of roof trouble, according to Good Housekeeping. As soon as you see any of these signs, you know it won’t be long before you’ll need to toss your old one for a roof replacement:
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- Worn shingles. Daily exposure to the elements is the reason these shingles go bad. However, this doesn’t happen until after many, many years. So the sight of cracked, broken or curling shingles says a lot about your roof’s age. Any roof beyond 15 years needs to be inspected, no matter how well built it is.
- Missing shingles. Instead of finding sad, woebegone shingles, you find entire sections missing. That could be caused by high winds, hailstorms or heavy rains. This is a sure sign that your roof has passed its useful age and needs to be replaced. Replacing individual shingles is not wise since there may be hidden water damge to the roof deck. Also, replacing missing shingles will give you a two toned roof. What’s worse, you will have no warranty and it will continue to happen.
- Gutter granules. The sight of loose granules in the gutters shouldn’t send you into a panic-that is, if you’ve just had a brand new asphalt shingle installed. Those granules are loose portions that got washed down. However, if you haven’t gone for any roof renovations recently, that could be the start of even more worries. Granules help protect the asphalt from too much sun exposure. Once the granules are gone, it’s only a matter of time before the shingles wear down, and the rest follows. So when you see that sign, take it as a chance to get a roof replacement before any of these things happen.
- Sunlight in your attic. If you can see sunlight poking through parts of your attic, that’s a sure sign of a leak. This could cause a mildew and mold in your rooms, make you spend more on energy bills, and even mess up your furniture and interiors. So before you think those holes are harmless, think again.
And for roof replacement services in Jacksonville, no need to worry. Contact us at StormForce for a quote. With years in the business and a dedicated crew, we can help you put in a roof as soon as you need a new one in place.
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