IS IT TIME FOR A NEW ROOF?

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IS IT TIME FOR A NEW ROOF?
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• Your roof doesnt necessarily need to be on the
  verge of collapse before you consider replacing
  it, many times a roof will simply reach the end
  of its natural lifespan and begin looking tired
  and worn. Patching up an aging roof can quickly
  lead to more problems further down the line, and
  homeowners often find themselves having to spend
  more money than they had budgeted for.
• There are usually at least one or two warning
  signs that your roof may need replacing rather
  than fixing, and being vigilant can help prevent
  you from having to hastily replace an aging roof
  or spend out on costly repairs designed as a
  quick fix solution.

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• Here are some common indicators that your roof
  needs to be replaced
• The edges of the shingle have begun to curl
  upwards or are cupped
• There are bald spots beginning to appear where
  granules have gone missing
• The shingles are cracked
• If your roof is 20 years old or more, then its
  highly likely that upon closer inspection, youll
  find multiple age-related issues with the
  shingles. Modern shingles are designed with
  durability in mind, but 20 years ago that was not
  always the case. A roof without adequate
  ventilation, for example, can lead to damaged
  shingles.

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• Your roof simply no longer looks at its best and
  is having a negative impact upon the overall look
  of your home.
• If you live in a neighbourhood in which most of
  the houses were built at the same time, and your
  neighbours are getting their roofs replaced, then
  this would be a strong indicator that you might
  need to do the same. Weather conditions in your
  region could be causing the roofs to lose their
  lustre and become ineffective.
• Dark streaks on your shingle, while not
  necessarily harmful to the roof, can begin to
  look unattractive and make you think about
  replacing your roof. Algae in the air usually
  cause these streaks, and while you can remove
  them with a 5050 solution of water and bleach,
  this can cause problems if the protective
  granules are wiped off of the shingle in the
  cleaning process, not to mention the problems
  that the run-off can cause to the rest of your
  property.

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• Mossy patches. Roofs that dont get much exposure
  to sunlight can quickly begin to see moss growing
  on the shingle, especially in the cooler, wetter
  months. Not only does moss on a roof look
  unsightly, but over time and in freezing
  conditions, the moisture held within the moss can
  cause irreparable damage to the granules on top
  of the shingles. While you may be able to brush
  some of the moss off, youll need to be extremely
  careful so as not to damage the shingle and
  preventing it from growing back is tricky.
• As you can see, there are multiple reasons why it
  might be time to replace your roof, and while
  doing so will, of course, cost you money, that
  cost pales in comparison to the rising costs
  associated with continual repairs to your roof
  over the years.

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