If you are wondering whether it is the time to replace your roof or not, then here are eight crucial things to consider.
Cracking: If you find cracking in the shingles, then these surely need to a quick replacement. Therefore, vigilance is important.
Missing Granules: In a period of time, your roof will start loosing granules. So, depending on the age of your roof and how many granules remain, you can decide when your roof will need a replacement.
Exposed Nails: If you see exposed nails that are rusty, they may lead to a leaky roof. Depending upon how many nails are exposed and for how long they have been exposed, you may have to go for roof replacement.
Curling: Curling shingles are a sign of bigger issues like leaking. Shingles may curl improper alignment or they may be old, they weren’t installed properly or may be if you have a layered roof. If you come across curls, you should get it checked sooner than later.
Wind Damage: A shingle that is lifted due to winds has loosened the sealant and the nail, then your roof needs a replacement. Sometimes the exposed spots on the roof can be difficult to detect, especially if the shingles are lifted.
Leakage: If you have a leaky roof, then you should get it fixed immediately, even before it leads to any kind of structural damage.
No Chimney Cricket: A wide chimney forms a dam on the roof, where the debris can start building up and hold moisture. This may lead to rusted flashing and wood rot. For a chimney wider than 30 inches, a “cricket” is must. It is a small roof built behind the chimney. If your chimney doesn’t have a cricket, you need to be watchful for holes rusting through the flashing.
Bad Chimney Flashing: Improperly flashed chimneys can cause lots of rotting roof sheathing. Chimneys need to be properly counter-flashed and step-flashed so that water can’t run down the face of the chimney, into the attic. If you see signs of water around the chimney and downhill from it, then you must go for roof replacement.
If you see these signs, then you must consider replacing your roof immediately. These are the initial steps in determining, whether it’s time to replace your roof or not.
