Is It Time to Have Your Roof Replaced?

Signs that your roofing needs to be replaced

Roofing, no matter what material, is sturdy and protects your home. However, at some point in time, all roofing materials need replacement. Here are some signs that your roofing might need to be replaced:

Leaks in the ceiling

It’s important to detemine the cause of the leak and make sure that it’s not just a leaking pipe. You can do so by turning off the water line when it’s raining to see what the real cause of the leak is. By doing so, the cause of the leak will become clear. In the even that your roof is leaking, a roofing expert will be able to come in and temporarily patch-up the leak until you have the roofing replaced.

Rotting wood

If the wood supports in the attic have started to rot, you’ll need to look into replacement. Call the experts at 911 Exteriors Roofing & Fence to come inspect and repair your roofing.

Bubbles in the roofing

These are indications that your roofing will need to be replaced. They’re a sign that your roofing is coming apart. Additionally, if the bubbles make a squishing sound when you step on them, it means there’s water trapped inside, which will cause your roofing to rot.

Shingles breaking down

At first, you’ll only notice granules from your asphalt roofing rolling into the gutter. This is the first sign that your aphalt roofing is weakening. After this stage of deterioration, you’ll start to notice actual shingles beginning to loosen up. At this point, you will need to have your asphalt roofing replaced.

Plumbing vent issues

Vent stacks sometimes clog up due to autumn leaves and other debris. In such cases, roofing professionals are need to flush out these vent stacks.

Holes in your roofing

Holes in your roofing are quite visible. They tend to be caused by animals or other forms of damage. As you’d expect, having holes in your roofing can be quite a serious issue and requires the attention of a roofing professional.

Moss

Moss and algae can eat through the shingles and leave black streaks on your home. In the event that you notice moss or algae growth, you should call a roofing expert, such as those of us at 911 Roofing Exteriors Roofing & Fence!