The next time you walk outside, take a moment to gaze up at your roof. What do you see? Do you see even shingles that are all laying flat? Or do you see shingles that are starting to curl and that are covered in moss? You can tell a lot about the condition of your roof just by looking at it. If you are at all concerned about the state of your roof, then your first call should be to a roofing contractor. They can evaluate the situation and recommend repairs or replacement as needed. Learn more about roofing and roofing contractors here on this website.
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Up on the Rooftop
Is It Time To Do Asphalt Shingles Replacement?
Lori Silva
Asphalt shingles are very popular for residential roofing because they fit different architectural designs and offer variety in color. Asphalt shingles have a defined lifespan beyond which they deteriorate. Roofing shingles protect the roof's substructure. When the shingles fail in their protective role, the whole roof's condition worsens. You need to recognize when the shingles need replacing. What are the signs that it is time to do asphalt shingle replacement?
Patches of Different Shade on the Roof
Asphalt granules become unstuck when the roof is near the end of its lifespan. Low-quality asphalt shingles lose their granules faster than expected. Granular loss on dark shingles will show as patches of a lighter shade. You will see some patches darker than the rest of the surface in lighter shingles. You will also see sedimentation in the water coming from the roof gutters.
Asphalt shingles that have granular loss do not become leaky immediately. But it removes a layer of protection, which makes the shingles more susceptible to damage from harsh sunlight. Granular loss makes asphalt shingles weaker. You can hire a shingle installation service to replace asphalt shingles that have a very high granular loss.
Shingles Are Deformed
Asphalt will dry out and shrink in harsh sunlight. The expansion and contraction cycles make the shingles curl. The curling makes it easier for the wind to get under the shingles and blow them off the roof. Curled shingles also become brittle and will break in high winds. You can't replace curled shingles. Arrange for roofing shingle replacement for all curled shingles.
There Is Extensive Moss Growth
Moss is an organism that grows on humid surfaces. It can grow on a roof in humid and hot places. You can clean off moss on a few shingles, but extensive moss growth presents a different problem. The organic growth gets in the spaces under the shingles and has a lifting effect. It curls and weakens the shingles. It also makes the roof leaky. Shingle replacement is the best solution when you have moss growth for the larger share of the roof.
There Are Missing Shingles
Strong winds can blow away weakened asphalt shingles easily. If shingles are falling off because of slight winds, you need to replace them. You should engage shingle installation services as a matter of urgency before extreme weather collapses on the roof.
Do you think your roof's asphalt shingles are at the end of their lifespan? Talk to a shingle replacement service to replace damaged shingles and restore your roof.
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