Knowing When Your Roof Needs to Get Replaced

Knowing When Your Roof Needs to Get Replaced

You need to know when your roof needs repair and when to hire roof replacement contractors. Here are some clues that your roof might be getting old. Roof shingles look like they have bubbles or are missing bits.


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That can happen if the roof isn’t getting enough air. If your shingles are easy to break, that’s not a good sign.

Moss likes to grow on roofs, but it’s not a good friend for your roof. It can get the shingles all wet and rotten – chimneys can leak. If your fireplace remains idle you might want to take the chimney down. The biggest clue is if water leaks into your house, from the roof to the ceiling. If that happens, call a roofer right away.

Roofs can last a long time, depending on the weather and how well the contractors install them. Asphalt shingles usually last between 15 and 30 years. If you live in a place with a lot of sun, rain, or wind, your roof might not last that long.

Proper installation is important. If the installation is incorrect, you could end up with leaks. You need to acknowledge boots, not the ones you wear, but something on the roof. If those aren’t sitting properly, it’s like an invitation for leaks to come to the party on your ceiling. That’s why you need professional roof replacement contractors.

I’m Eric Brophy, a carpenter and homebuilder with 16 years experience doing the job right, the old-fashioned way. What they used to say is true — measure twice, cut once. If you plan out a project from the start, with blueprints, a bill of materials, the whole nine yards, you may seem to be wasting time at the start, but it’s time saved on having to do the job again when it just doesn’t fit. Whether you’re building in the city or off the grid, ground-up or touch-up, I can guarantee you’ll find home improvement tips for your next DIY project at home.

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