Is Your Roof Ready To Be Replaced?
Common signs from our Roofing Contractors in Pennsylvania
Let our experienced team provide you a free estimate for your roofing needs. We will give you a set of options that fit your budget and can work with your insurance company to make sure you get the most value for your money.
When thinking about hiring a roofing company for roof repair or a new roof, things to discuss with roofing contractors before committing to any service provider to look for first are is the estimate free? Do the roofing contractors have a license? What kind of insurance do you have? Can the roofers provide references from other customers? Do they offer a warranty for the roof? We provide all of the above.
There are many signs to be aware of to know that your roof is ready to be replaced. Knowing the signs can help a homeowner decide to get a roof replacement before it’s too late. Accidents may happen if an aged or damaged roof is neglected. There are many benefits from getting a new roof like safety, aesthetics, health benefits, and a lot more, so do not hesitate to contact Blue Square Builders, your local roofing experts, for that roof replacement. We have listed some signs to let you know that it may be time to call Blue Square Builders.
It’s Your Roof’s 30th Birthday!
No roof lasts forever and the average currently installed asphalt shingle lasts between 20 to 30 years. The age of your roof is one of the factors that will determine if you are needing a roof replacement anytime soon. An aged roof will be weak and will not provide the protection for your family from severe weather conditions. Weakened roof decking can also collapse that could cause injury to your family or to your belongings inside or outside of the house.
Shingles Worn
The condition of your shingles can be dead giveaways of an impending issue if you fail to take action. Curling, missing, and cracked shingles are signs not to be ignored. Extreme weather, strong winds are the usual causes of these shingle damages. Homeowners would sometimes only consider changing the damaged shingles of a specific area, but if the damage is randomly spread throughout the roof, the best solution is to fully replace the entire roof. Give our roofing contractors a call today for a free estimate and to answer any questions.
The shingles of Your Roof are Covered With Moss or Algae
“It’s just a cosmetic issue”, says Claude McGavic,the executive director of The National Association of Home Inspectors referring to the unsightly condition of your roof. Therefore, it’s not a major cause for panic, but, for those people with a knack for cleanliness, and great aesthetic values, you may replace your roof with shingles that are algae-resistant if you cannot stand to scrape those or hire a professional cleaner. At Blue Square Builders we are also a metal roofing company and have found many homeowners who listed “ease of maintenance” as one of the reasons for the switch to metal roofing.
Sunlight is Visible from The Attic
This is a clear sign that you need to check and schedule a roof replacement as soon as possible. If sunlight is able to penetrate to the interior of your house, then no doubt snow, cold air, and rain can too. The leak could only worsen if not given immediate attention that may cause further damage to your walls and ceiling. You also need to check for water stains on interior ceilings and beams if a leak is spotted.
Sagging Roof
This is a reason for a homeowner to panic! A sagging roof is a clear indication of a structural issue that may be caused by problems in the roofing or roof deck, or from the supports in the house’s foundation. Though it is not always dangerous, this sign is not to be ignored. Only it is not ugly to look at, but it is your roof’s way of signaling a distress call.
Unexplained High Energy Bill
One of the subtle signs of needing to schedule a roof replacement is if you are getting insanely high energy bill within the past months simply because your HVAC system is working harder than usual consuming more energy than necessary. As a metal roofing company in Scranton and Wilkes-Barre, our customers have listed higher energy bills as a reason for their initial estimate. We also are a roofing company that installs traditional asphalt shingle roofs, and you would see significant energy use savings in a new roof compared to a 30+ year old damaged roof.
