Our roof isn’t something that we think of often. In fact, we rarely even look at our roofs and usually only become aware of them when we discover a leak in our ceilings. Greenawalt Roofing offers these helpful signs of a failing roof in order to help you save yourself a lot of trouble and expense in the long run.
If your roof is over ten years old there are telltale signs you can look for to spot problems before they damage your home and your wallet. Most of those signs are obvious if you glance up at your roof at least once a month. Algae is very common in humid, warm climates and appears as dark streaks on the shingles. It can impair the integrity of your roof and damage the shingles that protect your home over time. If you live in a damp climate and need a new roof, algae resistant shingles are available.
You may notice curling shingles or ones that are bent or twisted. This can be caused by poor ventilation or because the original work crew did not fasten the shingles correctly. If you have missing shingles they may have been improperly fastened when they were installed or loosened by high winds during a storm.
If you have a new roof you might notice fine grains, like sandpaper grit, coming out of your downspouts after a rain. This is normal, but if your roof is older it may mean your roof is failing. You might also notice buckling, which might appear as a raised line on the roof when viewed from the ground. Buckling can be caused by felt backing that is not properly applied or by a lack of ventilation.
Look at your ceilings, too. Water spots usually mean your roof is leaking. Look in your attic, if you have one, to see if you can spot the leak. If you’re lucky the leak might be caused by damaged flashing around the chimney but if not you may need a new roof. Humans can have symptoms of a failing roof, too. If you or your family has a lot of colds or chronic fatigue it may be due to inhaling mold spores from a failing roof. If you notice any of these signs and symptoms of a failing roof, call Greenawalt Roofing at 717-898-6000 to schedule a free roof replacement estimate today!