How Do I Know When To Replace My Roof?

10/27/2020 (Permalink)

If you live or own a business in an older building, you know it will become necessary to replace the roof at some point. Have you seen some water stains in your attic or have you just gone through a season of really heavy weather and some shingles have disappeared? If you answered yes to either of these questions or if you have had other issues relating to your roof, keep reading! Today we are going to share some points to think about as you decide when you should replace your roof. 

Gutters/Rain Spouts. Gutters and rain spouts are part of the overall roofing system. They can pull away from the building if they are overloaded or clogged with water and debris, and this can cause damage to the corners of your roof and exterior walls. This kind of damage is easily seen from the ground, so take a walk around your building and see if you can find any of this kind of damage. If the damage has been evident for a while and no repairs were done, your roofing may have experienced enough damage that it needs to be replaced now. 

Signs and Symptoms. Curled, buckled or missing shingles are some of the first items that give you a clue to the health of your roof. They will need to be replaced if you are to avoid leaks and future water damages.  If a large number of shingles are compromised you are looking at a roof replacement. Water stains in the attic are a telltale sign that you might need to replace your roof, as well. If you are experiencing higher-than-average energy bills, that is yet another sign that you may need a new roof. Do you have critters in your attic? They must have found a way in, and that is most possibly due to an issue in your roofing system. 

Maintenance. Conducting regular inspections of all parts of your roofing will aid you when it comes to the condition of your roof. It can be easy to forget about it, but a damaged roof can quickly become a huge issue, allowing water to intrude into every part of your home or business and cause water damage. 

In addition to roofing issues, SERVPRO of Huron/East Seneca Counties handles water damage, fire damage, and mold remediation, so contact us right away if you have experienced any of these issues. We can get your home or business Certified: SERVPRO Cleaned; ask us how!