THE SIGNS OF KNOWING WHETHER TO PATCH, REPLACE OR REPAIR YOUR ROOFING

One of the things about roofing that you can never forget and avoid is that roofing doesn’t last forever and as the time passes your roofing will require some inspection and attention to continue doing its job properly. And we all know, the basic job of the roofing of your house is to protect you and your house. You must have noticed after a period of time your roof starts to show some minor wear and tear. However, you should be aware of the difference between the basic wear and tear and the warning signs that your roofing requires immediate action. The difference between knowing patch work of roofing and the complete replacement of the roof depends on various factors such as the area of the damage, the range and the extent of the roof damage and of course how old your roofing is.

 

Let’s take a closer look of the warning signs, repairing and patching of roofing and the replacement of your roofing.

THE WARNING SIGNS OF ROOFING: 

Recognizing the warning signs of the roofing is very important for every homeowner. They should be the first ones to know and prepare when something is required to be done on your roofing. Let’s take a look at the few of the warning signs which are considered to be the red signals for your roofing and if you notice any of them, then you will have to take actions as soon as possible. Otherwise they could lead to some serious damages to your roof and your house.

1.  Broken or missing shingles
2.  Discoloration of the roofing system
3.  Decaying of the roofing system
4.  Water leakage inside the house
5.  Ceiling spots

 

THE SIGNS OF REPAIRING AND PATCHING OF YOUR ROOFING:  

Well, we all know that everything has a life cycle and roofing is no different. After a roofing reaches its maximum age limit, then it has to go for the replacement procedure. However, till the time of roof replacement, it is very important you should maintain and repair the minor damages of your roofing system because it will help in improving the lifespan of your roofing system. For making the most of your roofing, it is a logical option that you should go for the repairing or patching if the roof damage is minor and covering a small area. Some of the other signs of repairing or patching of your roofing system are following.

• Damage to a very few numbers of shingles because of the natural calamities.
  
  
• Water leakage only from a single spot.
  
  
• A few numbers of missing shingles.
  
  

THE REASONS OF ROOF REPLACEMENT:  

The average lifespan of a roofing system, especially for a residential roofing is about 15-20 years of age. However, it could last up to 25-30 years with the help of maintenance and regular inspection. When it comes to shingles roofing systems, then after a period of time, the shingles start to become dull and lose their elasticity. Some of the red flags which indicate, it’s high time for your roof replacement are the following.

• The discoloration in the large extent.
  
  
• The large areas of missing shingles, especially the chimney flashing and roof valley areas which are known to be problem areas.
  
  
• If it’s been more than 30 years of your roofing system and meanwhile your roof has gone with lots of minor repairs. Then, it’s high time to replace your current roofing system.
  
  
• The presence of large debris on your roofing which can’t be removed and they are blocking the gutter system of your roofing. This could lead to further serious damages like water leaking inside the house and algae.

 

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