There are many signs that you can tell if your roof needs to be replaced. A roof will not last forever without having to be replaced. Without a proper roof, it could start to cause problems with your home. That is why it is important to get a roof replacement. Knowing the signs of when your roof needs to be replaced can help keep your home safe and without problems. Marshalls Roofing & Contracting outlines some of these tell-tale signs below.
Age of Roofing System
The way your roof ages depends on the material that is used. If you have materials like asphalt, wood, rubber, or metal, they will need to be replaced faster than concrete. If you have one of these types of materials on your roof, depending on the proper ventilation and the climate you live in can determine how likely your roof will start to look old and worn out. Once your roof starts to look old and worn out, it is time to get a roof replacement.
Roof Leaks & Damage
Your roof can become damaged from water leaks, the weather, or from missing shingles or other roof parts. If you have a roof that is leaking, it can cause several consequences. If it gets through the shingles to the plywood, then it starts to weaken and rot your roof. When you live in a place that has wind, hail, rain, and snow, then it could also start to damage your roof requiring you to get a roof replacement more often. Extreme weather can cause damage or missing shingles. When you are missing parts of your roof, it can cause water damage when the weather turns bad. You need a replacement so that it does not cause problems in future bad weather days.
Dark Spots on Roof
It is always a good idea to inspect your roof. Look at it and see if you see any uneven spots of color. If you have different coloring on your roof, this could be a good indication that you have erosion, algae, mold, or moss growing on your roof. Not only does it look bad having a different-colored roof it can also cause damage to your shingles. If you have mold, that can lead to health concerns such as asthma and nasal congestion.
Roofing Installation Mistakes
Sometimes homes are not built as perfectly as they should be. If a mistake is made, it could cause long-term structural problems to your home. Having proper workmanship is very important for the lifespan of your roof. If you suspect that there is a problem with your roof that has been constructed by the original builder then you may want to look into a roof replacement. This way you do not get problems with your home that have been caused by your roof because a mistake was made.
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Having a proper roof is essential to your home. If your home is having any of these problems, then you likely need a roof replacement. If you are noticing these problems, then give Marshalls Contracting a call. We can come replace your roof, getting rid of the problems that you once had!
