If your roof is damaged or leaking, you don’t necessarily have to replace it. In many cases, it’s possible to take care of a problem with repairs or a patch. If the damage is significant, or if the roof is at or near the end of its expected lifespan, it may need to be replaced.
Common Signs of Roof Damage
If shingles are cracked, curled, discolored, or missing, or if you find granules from shingles in your gutters, those are all signs that your roof is damaged. Rot, sagging, moss, algae, leaks, and areas in the attic where you can see sunlight also indicate that there is a problem.
How to Deal with Roof Damage
How serious the problem is will help decide the best solution. If the damage is small and only affects one area, a quick fix or patch might be enough. But if a large part of the roof is damaged, it may be better to replace the whole thing.
It also matters what kind of roof you have and how old it is. Different roofing materials last for different amounts of time. If your roof is getting close to the end of its expected lifespan, replacing it might be smarter than just repairing it, since the problem could come back or get worse.
Even if your roof isn’t that old, it might still need to be replaced. The expected lifespan is just a general estimate. Things like poor installation, bad weather, and lack of maintenance can shorten how long your roof lasts.
Have Your Roof Inspected and Get a Quote for Roofing Services
A professional can inspect your roof and let you know for sure how significant the damage is and whether the roof can be repaired or patched or should be replaced. Climbing up on your roof can be dangerous, and you may miss important details if you’re not familiar with roofing and don’t know how to spot signs of problems.
JS and R Roofing can come to your Connecticut home and take a look at the damage to your roof. We will also check other areas that may not be showing obvious signs of a problem. We may find that the issue is limited to one section of the roof, or we may discover signs that the damage is more widespread than you initially thought. Once we have assessed the scope of the problem, we’ll recommend a solution and provide you with a detailed estimate. Contact us today to schedule a roof inspection
