Contrary to popular belief, roofs can and often do naturally reach the end of their useful life without experiencing a failure. Since the roof above your head is crucial to living in a cozy and leak-free house, it must remain well maintained at all times.
Never delay replacing an old or damaged roof because it could lead to much bigger problems down the road. Today, we’re going to talk about some of the warning signs that indicate a roof being past its useful life. So, keep on reading!
- The shingles are getting curled
Shingles get curled into ways: Cupping causes the edge of the shingles to turn upward; clawing makes the edges remain flat while making the middle part come up. These signs are caused by weathering and indicate problems that might occur in the near future. The average life expectancy of the roof once shingles are showing signs of curling is 1 to 5 years.
- Shingles go missing
It’s okay if you need to replace a few shingles here and there, but it has become quite difficult to find new shingles that match the color of an old one. This is because colors change due to weathering effects and the standard granule colors have evolved over the years. So unless you want your roof to look like a checkerboard, replacing it would be the best idea.
- The shingles are covered with algae or moss
Okay, this is more of a cosmetic issue rather than a threatening one. However, it is a fact that people do replace their roofs when they don’t like the aesthetic. If you cannot stand the look of the moss-covered shingles, then you may wash them using a mixture of bleach and water. Whatever you do, don’t try to scrape or power wash because it can chip off the granules.
- You keep finding granules in the gutter
Finding a bunch of granules is normal if you’ve just got a new asphalt shingle roof because those are just the loose ones. But if your roof is over 10 or 15 years old, loose granules can be a sign of a bigger problem. Since the purpose of granules is to shield the asphalt from sunrays, granules falling off will cause the shingles to bake and deteriorate in quality.
- The whole roof is sagging
A sagging roof is an indication of a major structural problem that you must tend to immediately. There could be a problem with the supports in the foundation, or decking in the attic. While a sagging roof might not be of any imminent threat, treating such a problem is much easier when it’s localized than when it has taken a major form.
Final words
If you see any of the signs mentioned above, do not take them lightly because you never know what sort of damage they have caused already. Besides, replacing the roof every 15 to 20 years or so is a good practice. A new roof not only helps in improving the aesthetic appeal but also makes sure that your home sweet home forever remains yours.
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