Damaged house roof with missing shingles

Recognizing Warning Signs Indicating It’s Time for Roof Repairs

No matter how high quality your roofing materials are, they are always at risk of damage. Your home’s roof needs regular inspections to look for signs of damage. Knowing the signs will help you arrange appropriate and timely repairs.

Missing, Cracked, and Curled Shingles

These three indications usually suggest the impacted shingles are approaching the end of their usefulness. If you see these signs on any shingles, you might need to replace them. Should you see missing shingles, you need to get replacements in position.

Leaking Water

Water that leaks through your roof after or during active precipitation is a warning sign of roof issues requiring repairs. Your roof might have holes or cracks. A roofing contractor can identify the underlying problems and resolve these leaks.

Wet, Dirty, and Dark Shingles

Shingles that trap moisture aren’t working as they should. If you notice wet shingles, something is wrong, but it might not be the damp shingle that’s the problem. Water follows gravity downhill, so the real issue might be higher up the slope of your roof.

Gutter Granules

If your gutters accumulate a lot of shingle granules, something is amiss on the roof. When asphalt and composite shingles deteriorate, they start shedding granules at a higher rate. Granules are similar in appearance to coarse, black particles of sand.

Higher Utility Bills

Many problems can cause higher energy bills, but they can also fluctuate depending on the season and the weather. However, roof leaks can let out cool or warm air in the summer and winter. Ventilation issues in the attic might be an issue, and open spots, cracks, and crevices in the roof might be to blame.

Biological Growth

Mildew, moss, and mold growth on your roof can indicate that repairs are necessary. Biological growth can cause roofing materials to start rotting. In some cases, you might even see plants growing on your roof. These must be removed entirely before repairs begin so they don’t return.

Visible Outside Light

If you go into your attic during the day and see light streaming in, you have openings in the roof. Water can also come in these holes and start hurting your home from the inside. What begins as an annoying drip or leak can eventually short out wires and start rotting wood and insulation.

Remember the Signs

Now that you know some of the warning signs that your roof needs repair, it’s up to you to remember them. When you recognize them, schedule roofing repairs as quickly as possible to contain minor situations before they become more expensive and stressful. If your home is in the Reno, NV area, rely on Joe’s Roofing for all your home’s roofing services and repairs.

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