Repairing your roof before it leaks water is a good idea if you want to avoid the stress and cost of dealing with water damage to your home. The following are a few signs that your roof needs to be repaired, thereby allowing you to avoid potential water damage:
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Age – Most roofs will last between 20 and 25 years. If your roof is reaching that age, you may want to consider replacing it before it begins to experience some of the issues that are common with old roofs.
- Missing shingles – If your roof is missing any of its shingles, specifically near the valleys of your roof, then there’s a good chance you’ll need to have it replaced. Snow and rain can both penetrate your roof if shingles are missing, thereby causing water damage.
- Granules in the gutters – Check your gutters for shingle granules. Once a roof begins to reach the end of its life cycle, the granules will begin coming off its shingles.
- Buckling and curling – If your shingles are buckling or curling, it could mean your shingles needs replacing.
Look for these signs and contact us at Parker Young today for water damage restoration.