6 Warning Signs You Need a New Roof

The roof of any home in Minneapolis, no matter how robust it is, will, in the long run, begin to depreciate. The depreciation of a roof can be caused by many different factors such as aging, wind damage, snow and hail storms. If you spot following 6 warning signs you need a new roof, you should not ignore them – contact Minneapolis roofers like Snap Construction so that any necessary repair work can be addressed. Addressing repairs and maintenance can help avoid roofing problems like a leaking roof.

What Is Re-Roofing?

The concept of re-roofing is straightforward. Unlike repairing and adding a roofing system to a newly constructed home, re-roofing involves the installation of a new roof, either on top of the old roof or by removing the old roof and replacing it.

6 Signs that You Should Look Out For a new roof

Snap Construction can provide a free roof inspection to determine if there is any damage or if a replacement is recommended. If the roof is damaged beyond repair, Minneapolis roofers like Snap can replace it. A roof replacement can reduce paying for repetitive maintenance, which will save you money in the long run. Below are some of the signs it is time to think about replacing your roof.

• Leaks

The most common sign of a roof that requires replacing is leaking. Water trails or moisture build-up and dark spots, which are an indication of water damage.

Looking in your attic space can help you easily spot these signs. If it’s only happening in one location, you can probably get away with a roof repair. If it’s happening in several areas, it is recommended to re-roof the entire house.

• Age of the roof

Many factors can determine the life span of a roof, including the age. You should also consider if the previous roof was removed and also if there’s adequate ventilation. If the current roofing has been installed over another layer (or layers) and twenty years have passed, you should get it replaced by a roof replacement contractor Minneapolis or repaired.

• Valleys

Snap Construction will thoroughly inspect the valleys to determine if there is damage. Valleys are one of the most important parts of the roof due to the fact that snow and rain flow through them into the gutters. If the valleys are damaged water can leak into your home and it might also lead to more complicated problems.

• Bare spots or missing granules

The gradual washing away of granules is due to a waterfall effect that occurs as a result of eavestrough, poorly placed downspouts, or poorly designed drainage of the valley on a 2nd story. Aging or physical damage of the roof may also lead to empty spots and loss of granules. Losing granules also speeds up the aging of the roof system.

• Damaged flashings

Flashings located around wall details, skylights, eaves, rakes, chimneys, valleys, and stacks are all subject to lifting, separation and dried out caulking which occurs due to contraction and expansion. The fasteners become loose and bottom flashing flange is lifted, and as result water can seep into your home.

• Shingle granules in the gutters

Look in your gutters so that you can check if they’re loaded up with shingle granules. Roofs tend to lose more granules towards the end of their life cycle. Darker or inconsistent color on some sections of the roof is another sign that the granules have worn away.