Missing shingles can lead to water damage to your attic roof decking and home s foundation which could mean more money out of your pocket.
Signs you need a new roof.
7 potential signs that your roof may need to be replaced.
However water exposure of any kind is the most serious red flag.
Things have started to fall apart which means you need to take action as quickly as possible.
Shingles that are curled or buckling are another sign that you may need a new roof.
If you re noticing any of the following watery factors you need to sit up and take notice.
Missing shingles is typically a homeowner s first sign they need a new roof.
Another very obvious sign and probably the most dangerous one is when the ceiling in your room starts to sag.
Shingle edges are curled or shingle tabs are cupped.
Look at the slopes of your home that get direct sunlight and if you notice the shingles are curling and losing granules it could mean the shingles are past their life expectancy.
Your roof is at least 20 years old.
This usually means that the beams planks and everything else that is holding down the upper part of your home have started to rot or break.
Check the surface for signs of trapped moisture rotting boards or sagging spots especially at.
Leaks are a definite sign that something may be wrong with your roof.
While many shingles today are produced for durability many factors can accelerate the aging of shingles.
There could also be a possibility that the roof is defective.
Bald spots where granules are missing.