3 Signs You Need a New Roof?

Most people don’t really think about the roof over their heads…until it leaks causing more damage to your home! Don’t wait until water is pouring over your head and you have to break out the buckets to pay attention to your roof!

Review Your Paperwork

Review your home improvement records to see when's the last time the roof was replaced or re-shingled. Knowing when a roof was replaced offers insight into how much life it has left. For example, a asphalt shingle roof lasts around 20 to 25 years, while a roof installed over an existing layer of shingles should be replaced before the 20 year mark.

Check Your Shingles

Keep an eye on your roof to make sure its in top notch shape, especially after heavy storms. Shingles should be flat against the roof; if you find patches that are cracked, damaged, or raised up, then repairs should happen sooner then later. While you're at it, check the gutters and downspouts for shingle grit—a roof that is losing a lot of granules may be at the end of its lifetime.

Flashing and Cracked Sealing

The flashing around vents, skylights, and chimneys protects the seams of the roof from weather. Check these points, making sure there are no cracks or breaks. Cracks and breaks could lead to leaks in your roof. In older homes, flashing is often made of cement or tar, but it's a good idea to upgrade to a metal flashing system for added durability when getting your new roof

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Works cited

https://www.bobvila.com/slideshow/7-signs-you-need-a-new-roof-48751