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5 Signs That it's Time to Replace a Roof

The roof of the house is the element

that can provide more than just shelter.

It can be designed to be more energy

efficient, to match paint schemes with

the rest of the house, and even to fit a

certain style. No matter the aesthetic

function of a home's roof, the first

function always goes back to shelter—

keeping weather out. If the roof no

longer serves its function in this

manner, it may be time to replace it.

The following are five signs that the

roof needs to be replaced:

If the roof of the home is fifteen to twenty years old, it's a safe bet that it should be

replaced. The older the roof, the higher the chances of deterioration. When a roof

deteriorates, energy efficiency decreases, and any heating or cooling costs can

greatly increase. Warranties for roofs also generally expire around twenty years,

adding more reason for an older roof to be replaced.

Standing out in the road to take an assessment of the roof can help any

homeowner get a better viewpoint of what condition it's in. Is there any noticeable

buckling or warping of the shingles? Curling or warping shingles are good indicators

that the roof is suffering significant wear and needs to be replaced.

Another good indicator that the roof needs to be replaced is obvious water damage

or leakage. Leakage can be found in the attic, or even down into the living spaces

of the home. Check in the attic first, and if there are visible signs of water leakage

or damage, it's definitely time to replace the roof.

While assessing the status up in the attic, check around to see if the sun is shining

through any part of the roof. If the sun can be seen, even through the tiniest of

holes, it's time to replace the roof. If there is no leakage from these spots but the

sun shines through them, there will soon be water problems. Replacing the roof will

surely keep this from happening, and will prevent problems in the future.

When a roof ages and starts to wear down, there are noticeable pieces of shingling

that wash away from the roof. Particles can wind up in the gutters, and on the

ground around roof edges and drain spouts. The particles will look like heavy grains

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of coarse sand, the same color of the roof. If there are loose roofing materials

around the house, it's a sign that significant deterioration is occurring. This will

definitely mean a roof replacement is needed.

While these are just five ways to tell when the roof needs to be replaced, there are

several other indicators as well. Check with a local roofing company to assess the

condition of the roof. If the roof is relatively new, some repairs might be all that is

necessary. However, if the roof is noticeably wearing and tearing, it will be time to

replace it altogether.