Your roof is one the most important structures to your home. When it experiences damage or reaches the natural end of its lifespan, the integrity of the rest of the house becomes compromised with it. But it isn't always easy to determine if your roof is in need of replacing!
Patriot Roofing is an experienced roofer servicing Tacoma and the surrounding area, offering some of the highest quality roof replacements to homeowners in Washington. Our long list of industry awards speaks to our exterior remodeling expertise, while our 5-star customer reviews show our commitment to our community.
Below are our top 5 tips when determining whether it's time to consider getting your roof replaced.
Vegetation Growth
When you stand outside and look at your current roof, any signs of vegetation growth can be indicators that you might need some roof repairs done. Any dark streaks or blotches you notice on your shingles are due to algae, and the green patches surrounding your shingles are moss.
If caught early, both algae and moss can be cleared away by a contractor, but in areas like Tacoma where there's significant moisture in the air, both can be expected to grow back. Eventually either form of vegetation can begin locking moisture in behind the shingles, which can affect ventilation and lead to potential water damage.
Missing or Loose Shingles
A sometimes easy-to-catch roof issue is missing shingles. After any storm rolls through your area, it's a good idea to walk around your yard and look for any stray shingles on the ground. While one or two may not seem like a big deal, their absence from the rest of the roof can sometimes mean that other shingles are loose and at risk of blowing away in the next high wind.
Damage to Shingles
Even if your shingles are still in place, damaged ones aren't functioning properly. Signs of damaged shingles include:
- Bubbling
- Curling at Edges
- Cracks
- Sun Damage
- Bald Spots on Shingle
Patriot Roofing uses top brand names for roof repairs, so when you work with us, you'll enjoy the functionality and durability of premium products from manufacturers such as:
- CertainTeed
- Owens Corning
- DaVinci Roofscapes
Water Damage
If you've noticed a leak coming from your roof, you definitely need to call a roof repair company straight away. But this isn't the only sign of a compromised roof—Patriot Roofing knows to look for more discrete ways water damage can manifest, such as water stains in your attic and flooring, or improperly installed flashing. If left untreated, water damage will eventually lead to mold and mildew within the structure of your home.
Assess Your Neighborhood
If all the houses in your neighborhood were constructed in the same time period, there's a good chance that the roofs over each will reach the end of their lifespans around the same time, too. Ask your neighbors when they last got a roof replacement, or think back if you remember seeing roofers in your area over the last couple summers. If everyone else is undergoing roof replacements, you might want to consider one as well.
The roof installers at Patriot Roofing undergo weekly training in order to stay on top of the latest developments and technologies within the roofing industry, so when we install a new roof for one of our customers, we can give them the very best service and products possible.
Reach out to Patriot Roofing today to receive a free quote on a roof replacement or roof repairs, and hear more about what our community-focused, industry-leading company can do for you!
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