Top Signs You Need a New Roof

Roof repairs are often overlooked until they become too expensive or dangerous to ignore. If you suspect your roof has problems, don’t wait until it leaks before taking action. The longer you leave it, the worse things will get.

Roofs are prone to wear and tear over time. They also require regular maintenance to ensure their safety and longevity. When these issues go unnoticed, they can cause severe damage to your home.

Roof repair or roof replacement isn’t something you should put off. Take care of it now, before it becomes a bigger problem. Here are some signs that your roof might need replacing.

Missing Shingles

Missing shingles are never a good sign for a homeowner. If your shingles begin to weaken, and the adhesive holding them in place starts coming loose from the roof surface beneath it, this is known as “shingle failure.” Once that happens, all it takes is a strong breeze for a roofing shingle to come loose.

Depending on how many shingles you’re missing, the cause could be due to improper installation. A roof repair may be all that is necessary, but the shingle color might not be an exact match. The number of missing shingles will determine whether you need a new roof or just a roof repair.

Grit in the Gutter

Shingles have small particles embedded in their surface, which creates a barrier between the sunlight and the shingle. It’s normal for some dust to come loose from time to time. If more granules accumulate in gutters every year, there may be a serious issue. Shingles without the gritty material can deteriorate or warp over time.

If you have grit regularly collecting in your gutters, it’s likely time to call a Jacksonville roofing company to come out to perform a roof inspection.

Cracking Shingles

It may seem like cracks are spreading across several shingles from the ground. But those aren’t actual cracks. The tears come from the prolonged thermal expansion and contraction cycle of asphalt shingles. These shingles are installed on roofs where the temperature changes throughout the day. When the sun shines directly onto the roof, it raises the temperature. The temperature drops when the sun goes down, causing the shingles to shrink. This causes the shingles to stretch, tearing the material and creating cracks. Over time this can significantly damage shingles and cause your roof to be more susceptible to leaks.

Reach Out to Ideal Conditions for a Free Roof Inspection Today

If you’re unsure whether it’s time for a new roof or just looking for a professional opinion about how long you have until you need your roof replaced, feel free to reach out to the team at Ideal Conditions today. We’ll be happy to provide a free roof inspection to help you decide if now’s the time to begin reaping the benefits of a new roof. Call us today at 904-379-8762.