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Common signs that your roof is giving up
Excessive granule loss
Granule loss is a big reason a roof might need to be replaced. Those little granules aren’t just for looks they protect your shingles from the sun, rain, and everyday wear. Once they start coming off, the shingles dry out and get brittle.
When shingles get brittle, they crack or break more easily, and that’s when water can start getting down to the roof deck. That can cause rot, soft spots, and even structural damage. Basically, once granules are going, the roof can’t protect your home the way it should, and replacing it is the safest way to keep your house safe and in good shape.
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Roofs with minimal granule loss and low presence of crack, brittle, curling can often last a few more years if they get proper maintenance and a final tune-up.
Granules intact doesn’t always mean the shingles are healthy, cracks or curling can still be a problem.
Cracks, brittle, curling
Cracks, brittleness, and curling are all signs a roof is reaching the end of its life. When shingles lose flexibility, they break more easily, and cracks or curling let water sneak in, damaging the roof deck and even the structure underneath. Once you see these signs, it’s usually time to think about a replacement—so let us properly inspect it and make sure your home stays protected!
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It needs attention
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Hail & Wind
Hail and wind are another major reason roofs need attention or replacement. Hail can break down the fibers in shingles, leaving tiny cracks and weak spots that make the roof less protective over time.
Wind damage happens because shingles are held in place by a sealant strip that naturally ages and loses its stickiness. Once that sealant weakens, strong winds can lift or blow shingles off entirely, leaving the roof exposed to leaks and further damage.
Both hail and wind can seriously compromise a roof, so it’s important to have a proper inspection to catch issues before they get worse.
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This damage is typically resolved thought homeowners insurance if the property suffered recently storm damage and you allow us to inspect your roof in time!
If you let these go for a long run, they will make some damage.