• Do you see dips in your roof?
• Are there damaged shingles around your gutters?
• Does your roof have stains?
• Is there lichen or moss growing on your roof?
• Are the shingles on your roof curled, buckled or cracked?
• Is your roof missing shingles?
• Is your roof older than fifteen years?
• Have you found shingle granules in your gutter?
• In your attic, do you see any daylight streaming in through the roofing boards?
• Do you have any water damage in the interior of your house on walls or ceilings?
• Is there mold or mildew growth on rafter beams or plywood?

If you answered yes to any of these questions, it’s time to have a roof inspection performed by a qualified roofing professional.

Most homeowners can spot the obvious signs of roof deterioration, but to the untrained eye, there may be damage that only a qualified roofing professional would catch. During your roof inspection, you can expect qualified roofing professionals to look for unusual wear and tear water damage, faulty shingle installation, sagging, uneven roofing planes, adequate attic ventilation, gutter wear and tear, incorrect flashing, and more.

Three-quarters of all homes are roofed with asphalt shingles and there is a good reason for this. Asphalt shingles are a leader in the market because of the affordability, multitude of attractive design options, and quality. Asphalt shingles have stood the test of time against even the worst types of weather conditions.

The lifespan of your roof is only as good as the workmanship and quality of materials utilized. The climate in your particular location will also be a factor. Depending on your roofing system, a roof with Coastal Windows & Exteriors can last a lifetime. But if you have inferior shingles, poor or non-existing underlayment, your roof may only last 5 years. Cheap roofing materials or improper installation will shorten the lifespan of any roof.

If your roof is relatively new, and a few shingles have blown off, then replacing those missing shingles could be a good option to extend the life of your roof. Contact your roofer and request that they follow up with their lifetime warranty which is what we offer here at Coastal Windows & Exteriors.  It’s also important to note that if a section of your roof has been damaged for some time, the underlying damage may be more extensive than meets the eye as this can cause mold, moisture, and mildew in your attic as well as rafter damage in your home.

This can also lead to ice dams which can cause costly and unhealthy damage to your home.  It is important to have a roofing professional inspect your entire roof for potential damage. Finally, consider the total cost of the repair vs the entire roof. In the long term, it may be less expensive to replace your entire roof in one shot, instead of replacing one section now and the rest of the roof later. The number one thing you should consider here is your warranty and how that protects your home.  Look for a transferable lifetime warranty with 25 years labor workmanship warranty.  This way, you are guaranteed for any minor repairs for a lifetime and can be worry-free. Learn about the roofing system your home should have and the warranty to back up the work we do.