From curling and missing shingles to loose flashing and staining, there are numerous signs to be on the lookout for that can signal the need for a new roof. We know how big of an investment a new roof is, but putting off replacement of an old roof is never smart. By neglecting this project, you actually increase the risk of facing bigger problems later on, from structural damage to leaks.
However, age is not the only thing to think about when considering roof replacement in Hanson. Here are some other common signs that you need to replace your roof sooner rather than later.
1. Cracked, Curling Shingles
Weather and age can both cause your shingles to crack or curl up. But improper installation by the previous roofing company, as well as the use of sub-par or defective products, can also lead to curling or buckling shingles. If you find yourself continuously replacing failing shingles, you may need a new roof.
2. Granules From Shingles in Gutters
The little granules from your asphalt shingles can start to fall off and accumulate in your gutters. Due to degradation of your asphalt roofing shingles, this means your roof is nearing the end of its lifespan. Those granules are necessary because they protect your roof from the sun. When stripped away, your shingles can no longer provide that protection and will start to get brittle.
3. Ice Dams in Winter
Ice dams are created through the freeze-and-thaw cycles that lead to ice buildup at roof edges. Often due to an attic that is too warm, melting snow cannot properly drain, and the ice dam acts like a barrier. Water that does get under the shingles will lead to the creation of persistent ice dam formation at the eaves.
4. Missing or Misaligned Shingles
If you’re losing shingles constantly, especially after high winds and storms, you may need a new roof. Sometimes pests and critters on your roof can be responsible for missing shingles. Another reason could be due to damaged sealant strips underneath the shingles.
5. Loose or Missing Flashing
The flashing around your vents and chimneys keeps water from getting in around the seams. With storm damage or improper installation, that flashing can eventually get loose or rusty, allowing water to get underneath.
6. Stains on Interior Walls and Ceilings
Leaks in your roof can lead to water stains on your ceilings and walls. It’s not easy to see where those leaks are coming from, as water rarely trickles down in a straight line. Instead, it travels along roof panels or wood columns in your attic, dripping onto your insulation and leaving ugly spots on the ceiling below. Most of the time, the source of the leak is coming from a totally different area of your home than where the stain is detected. Only a professional roofer in Hanson can accurately locate the leak.
Contact Revered Metal Roofing
Have you been noticing any of the above signs of a failing roof? Our roofers in Brockton can inspect the situation and let you know for sure. Contact us to schedule a consultation for your next roof today at 781-536-4589.
We serve the entire South Shore and lower Cape with quality metal roofing products; standing seam, metal shingle and metal panel roofs in Hanson, Taunton, Marshfield, Quincy, Needham, Medfield, Milton, Halifax, Hanover, Falmouth and Plymouth.
I hired Revered Metal Roofing for a commercial office building project. They stripped the wood shingles off of a porch and mansard roofs. They installed a metal standing seam roof in its place. It came out great. - David C.