8 Neglected Roof States
If you are like many of our customers...
Many have a hard time judging the state of their roof, and simply, do not know how to. Below, I want to show you some REAL roofing conditions we've come across that are many times neglected. Some of these things you maybe experiencing and, with good intentions, do not know how it can cost you thousands of dollars in damages in the long run. In many ways it can affect your physical and mental health as well. You may not have the time to notice these roofing needs, but we do!
1. Shingles Buckling and Curling:
1. Shingles Buckling and Curling:
1. Shingles Buckling and Curling:
are most often caused by moisture of your roof decking or underlayer. Buckling shingles appear as if they are being pushed upward from beneath. The result, the lack of insulation and/or poor attic ventilation.
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2. Bald Spots:
1. Shingles Buckling and Curling:
1. Shingles Buckling and Curling:
On your asphalt roof, shingles are signs that granules are missing? The granules give the shingles a protective layer. Without that protection, water or moisture is likely to seep in and cause severe damage.
3. Cracked Shingles:
1. Shingles Buckling and Curling:
4. Your roof is at least 20+ years old:
Roof Shingle Cracking/Tearing/ or Splitting Failures is called " Thermal splitting," or "Thermal cracking" which in fact is, in most cases, actually a tearing of the shingles and is considered by experts the principal current problems with fiberglass-based shingles.
4. Your roof is at least 20+ years old:
6. Your Neighbors are replacing their roof:
4. Your roof is at least 20+ years old:
While many shingles today are produced for durability, many factors can accelerate the aging of shingles. For example, if your roof is not properly ventilated), it can negatively impact your shingles life expectancy. (check out The 4 Ways to Save Energy ) and How Your Roof is Costing You Money.
5. The roof just looks old and worn:
6. Your Neighbors are replacing their roof:
6. Your Neighbors are replacing their roof:
In many cases because we experience extreme hot and cold weather the plywood maybe in-tact but many times leaks start small and are unnoticeable until a big rain storm hits.
6. Your Neighbors are replacing their roof:
6. Your Neighbors are replacing their roof:
6. Your Neighbors are replacing their roof:
Homes built around the same time period can be experiencing the same types of weather conditions and can mean that your roof is nearing its useful life.
7. Dark strikes:
7. Dark strikes:
7. Dark strikes:
This airborne algae cause dark streaks on roof decks. Algae is usually associated with pools and seashores. However, depending on the severity of the black streaks this may not necessarily harm the roof shingles and if a slight misjudgment, In the right conditions it can flourish on shingles. Those conditions can lead to plenty of moisture and/or humidity. which in time can lead to molding in the attic or A stench of mildew at home.
8. Moss present:
7. Dark strikes:
7. Dark strikes:
Can grow on roof surfaces that don’t get much sunlight, especially in cool, moist climates. Moss growth can be more than a cosmetic issue. Moss holds moisture against the roof surface and over time in freezing climates can cause damage to the granules on top of the shingles and inflame plywood.