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12 2022
Your roof is unfortunately exposed to every harsh element in your environment to protect you and your family. All year round, it deals with the sun, winds, snow, and rain. Naturally, over the years, it deteriorates and ages and as a result, it can tear and fall apart. To avoid property damage, it is best to make plans for routine maintenance of your roof. With these regular home inspections and maintenance, you will know what to repair or replace. In this article, we will go over signs that show you may need a new roof.
One of the most obvious signs that show your roof needs to be replaced is the leaks. That’s because it shows that the roofing materials took serious damage most likely due to bad weather. It is possible to fix very small leaks by calling professionals. However, most people don’t realize the leaks until the problem has gotten much bigger and at that point, you may need a new roof. Observe your house closely to see whether there are any leaks.
The average lifespan of most roofs that are made up of asphalt shingles is 25 years. After that point, you can start to look for new roof materials. To see how old your roof is, you can look at the renovation records of the homes. Of course, the material of the shingles defines the lifespan too, it might be more or less than 25 years depending on the material.
If you are going to buy a new house or preparing to sell one, most likely you will go through the process of home inspection. During the process, the roof will also be examined. When the home inspectors are examining the roof, they might discover some problems. If the problem is a major one, roof replacement will be a more permanent solution rather than trying to repair these problems all the time, which will be money and time-consuming.
Of course, the missing shingles on your roof are not good signs. It basically means that they are deteriorating easily and so coming off. The problem depends on the number of shingles that are missing too. If only a few are missing, it doesn’t mean you need to replace the whole roof as soon as possible.
Shingles with curled edges indicate significant deterioration. This is most likely because of harsh weather conditions.
This is one of the strongest signs. Sagging of the ceiling or roof occurs as a result of structural damage. This condition will either need a very thorough repair or a whole roof replacement.
If the roof was installed in a wrong from the beginning, this will be the start of many problems. This also will directly affect the lifespan and safety of the roof. If the roof doesn’t seem safe, it must be replaced immediately.
If you have a significantly higher cooling or heating bill, this indicates roof leaks and tiles with low quality.
Some people like moss in shady areas of their yards. However, if it’s on the roof, it can cause problems. Moss, mold, and fungi indicate trapped moisture. This can end up doing harm to your roof because it will cause sagging. If it’s covered in moss, roof replacement might be a good idea.
In addition to leaks, if obvious water damage is present inside the house, consider roof repair or replacement.
It is possible for you to see some of these signs on your roof. However, unless you are experienced in the issue, it would be hard for you to understand the degree of the damage and what to do next. For this, call the house inspectors of Atlanta Property Inspection. After thoroughly inspecting your roof, we will tell you whether you need repair or replacement and tell you about your options. There’s no need to stress because of your damaged roof now. Call us today to schedule your inspection!
