Five Indications That Your Asphalt Shingle Roof Needs Replacing

Here are the top 5 most commons signs that your roof needs repair or replacement:

Shingles Are Buckling
Buckling shingles are distortions that normally run vertically up a roof’s slope. Buckled shingles are vulnerable to damage from ice and wind. The age of the roof, harsh weather, or improperly installed underlayment are all lead factors for buckling shingles.

Shingles Damaged or Missing
Broken and missing shingles considerably compromise a roof system’s capability to shed water and may allow water to enter your home. High winds and storm damage are typical causes for this type of shingle damage.

Bare Spots and Missing Granules
Poor placement or design of valley drainage on a multi-story house can cause a waterfall effect that gets rid of granules over time. Aging of a roof system or physical damage can also cause bare areas and a loss of granules. When the protective granules of a shingle are lost the shingle starts to solidify exposure to the sun. Granule loss on a shingle roof will speed up the aging process that can cause shingle decay and eventually become an entry point for water to enter your house and cause damage.

Clawing or Curling
Curling or clawing shingles signify both an aging roof system and too much heat. Curled or clawing shingles are vulnerable to wind uplift and ice damage. Shingles will end up being stiff and can break quickly.

Flashing is Damaged
Flashing located around skylights, eaves, valleys and chimneys are all susceptible to separation and lifting. The flashing information can raise and separate due to basic expansion and contraction.

If you are concerned about your roof and have noticed some of the signs discussed above, you may need to have your roof replaced or repaired. The only way to know for sure is to contact a licensed roofing contractor and allow them to inspect your roof to determine the best course of action.

To learn more about having the roof on your Appleton home need replaced, check out:

http://www.appletonroofingcompany.com/roof-replacement/

Appleton Roofing Company
1807 S Walden Ave
Appleton, WI 54915
(920) 214-0333