Indications You Need a New Roof
How do you know when it’s time to get a new roof put on your house? It’s basic knowledge that a roof acts like an umbrella, protecting the rest of the house from the forces of nature. Rain, wind, snow, hail and even sunlight play rough with your home, and if not for the roof it would not handle the challenge well. The natural elements cause the roofing materials used to construct it to deteriorate through wear and tear. Although a leaky roof is a serious situation, it may not be so bad it cannot be remedied with some minor roof repairs.
If you spot a leak in your house and you suspect it is coming from the roof, call us to schedule a free roof inspection. We take the time to fully assess the damages and make a decision based on real evidence. When problems are caught early on before a lot of water damage occurs we can extend the life of your roof for several years. There does come a point however, after ten to fifteen years that it would be more practical and cost-effective to do a full roof replacement.
There are obvious warning signs that your roof is coming to the end of its usefulness. A sagging roof line means that rot and mildew have weakened the roof trusses and it is in danger of collapsing. Soft spots in the roof indicate extensive leaking under the moisture barrier that normally protects the sheathing on the roof deck to prevent it from rotting. Large sections of missing shingles or shingles that are curled up at the edges points out that you need to replace all of them. If you find your gutters filled with granules from the shingles, it means they are wearing thin and losing effectiveness.
When you discover multiple leaks inside your house every time it rains, and your roof is showing signs of extensive wear it’s safe to say you need a new roof. Once you need to replace about one-third of the roof the most practical action is to keep going and replace all of it. It would end up costing more to swap it out one section at a time than to do it all in one fell swoop. Before you make a decision, call us for a professional assessment of your roof’s condition.
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