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Is Your Roof Telling You It’s Time to Call a Roofing Company in San Antonio?

Mon, May 14, 2018

As a homeowner, it’s common to encounter various phrases you don’t want to hear, such as “your plumbing is shot” or “the septic tank needs replaced”.Hearing these phrases is enough to cause any homeowner’s mind to race. The same thing goes for the roof, the last thing many homeowners want to hear from the roofing company in San Antonio is that you need a complete replacement and that the damages to the structure of your home are due to a faulty roof. So, what can you do to increase the life span of your roof? The answer is quite simple…listen to what the roof is telling you. Here are a few things to be aware of that may be signs your roof is trying to tell you something is wrong.

The Neighbors are Replacing Their Roof

A good sign that it’s time that your roof has reached the end of its lifespan is if other homeowners in your neighborhood are replacing their roofs. In many situations, homes in the same neighborhood were built around the same period, so they have experienced the same types of weather conditions as your home, which means if the neighbor's roof needs replaced, yours probably does as well.

Granules in the Gutters

If the gutters are filled with granules from the shingles or if you are noticing granules on the ground, it means the shingles have reached the end of their lifespan. As asphalt shingles age, the granules on the shingles begin to weaken from the elements and will gradually fall off, ending up in the gutters, downspouts and along the foundation. The granules are meant to protect the roof against the sun’s UV rays, so once the granules are gone, the shingles become brittle and weaken the strength of the shingles; ultimately reducing your home’s protection against water damages.

Cupping or Curling Shingles

If you notice the shingles are cupping or curling on the edges, it may mean the attic doesn’t have proper ventilation. However, cupping may also happen as shingles age, and an improperly ventilated attic will accelerate the problem. If the attic gets too hot, it heats the roof, which in turn heats the underside of the shingles and causes them to curl and cup. Cupping and curling shingles will allow the rain to get under the shingles and eventually into your home.

Some things, such as missing shingles, are a sure sign that there is a problem with the roof, but the problem may not be as simple as you think. For example, missing shingles following a heavy storm is a result of the storm; but if there are missing shingles and there haven’t been any recent storms, it may mean an animal is causing the damage. Either way, it is important to contact a roofing company in San Antonio as soon as you suspect possible damages to the roof. The sooner the roof is repaired or replaced, the less risk there is of possible water damage to the structure as well as the interior of your home. Paying attention to what your roof is trying to tell you, will allow you to catch the problem early and prevent larger, more expensive problems.

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