To Roof or Not To Roof

Posted on Sunday, March 14th, 2021 | 1,413 views

The following 7 Key Signals to look for when determining whether you need roof repairs or a complete replacement. If you see any of the problems listed below, simply reach out to use to arrange an inspection.

1. Blistering and/or Peeling of Outside Paint

Take a look around the outside of your house and make note of any blistering or peeling paint. It doesn’t have to be severe but could be a sign there’s a problem. 

Possible cause: This could be caused by an excessive amount of moisture or high humidity due to poor attic ventilation.

2. Dark, Dirty-looking Areas on Your Roof

Dark patches are your roof are a cause for concern and need to be looked at by professionals. If you’re seeing these types of signs it could be an indication that your shingles are old and need replacing.

Possible causes: Environmental pollutants; vegetation, fungus, or algae growth; loss of granules due to age of shingles.

3. Roof Shingle, Sheathing, and Siding Decay

Once your shingles and siding starts to show major signs of decay they need to be replaced. Your roof also needs to be inspected, to determine whether the structure is generally safe and sound too. The more decay present, the more problems you’ll have like leaking. 

Possible cause: Poor attic ventilation, age, wear and tear.

4. Excessive Energy Costs

Check your heating and air conditioning bills for irregularities. If you find your costs are excessive, there could be a problem with your attic or roof. Your attic generally acts as regulator of hot or cold air within and if there’s a circulation problem it has to be looked at.

Possible cause: Insufficient attic ventilation causes heating/cooling system to run excessively.

5. Leakage in Attic After Strong Rain

If there’s a leak found anywhere in your home after it rains, there’s usually a problem with your roofing. This type of issue should not be ignored and must be looked at by a professional as soon as possible. Ignoring this problem could lead to thousands of dollars in repairs and is better to be dealt with sooner than later.

Possible causes: Leaky or inadequate shingle underlayment; deteriorated flashing, age, wear and tear.

6. Missing, cracked, or curling shingles

Take a look at your singles to see if any of them are cracked or missing. Cracked and missing shingles could actually be the cause of other problems like water leakages. Not only do cracked and missing shingles look shanty, but they could end up being the cause of other problems in your home

Possible cause: Shingles have reached the end of their useful life, extreme wear and tear.

7. Stains on interior ceilings and walls or mold and mildew growth

Stains and mildew growth tend to go unnoticed at first but it’s not a good idea to ignore them. These stains usually happen for several reasons that require a professional roofer to look at. If they’re ignored for a prolonged period of time you can expect more damage to occur and the cost of repairs to increase.

Possible causes: Inadequate or faulty shingle underlayment allowing leakage, or inadequate ventilation.

For any concerns you may have, contact us for a free roofing estimate and to arrange a meeting with one of our expert staff.  We’ll quickly come to your home and provide you with an assessment of your roofing needs.