Signs To Recognize Before Your Roof Goes Bad

Posted on 03-09-2011 by M. Orellana
Signs To Recognize Before Your Roof Goes Bad
Warning signs are signals to any owner to take immediate action in order to repair or replace the roof before damage to your house occurs.  Things that cause signals to show are could be anything like weather, age, dry rot from water damage, and just everyday looks of the roof.  Replacing a roof can be a costly adventure.  Here are some ways to recognize the signs of a bad roof and prevent damage to your house.

If you have been in your home for a short time ask about the age of the roof from your realtor are previous owner if you know them. If you find you roof is in the 25 year range, it is time to consider replacing it.  A roofs life cycle is around 25 to 30 years.  Peer pressure may be a good indicator as well.  The value of a home is dictated by the look and quality of the structure.  If your neighborhood is newer in age and your roof is the last on the block to be replaced then it may be time to have it done.  Another sign that is time to replace a roof is if after a wind storm there are shingles all over your grass.  Missing shingles allows water under the remaining shingles and the water damages the plywood underneath.  Within a few years you will have to go through replacing the roof and plywood. 

The one sign that it is time to replace your roof is if there is water coming into the attic or showing up on the inside of the home.  Once this happens replacing the roof must become a top priority in order to keep the damage from getting to severe.

 

 

 

Tags

Roof repair, signs of bad roof, damaged roof, repair roof, replacing roof

Popular posts



Testimonials


We would like to take this opportunity to " THANK YOU" for doing an excellent job on my mothers roof in White Plains, NY.  Five years ago your company proved themselves when you installed a new roof, windows, door and siding. I will say I was a little nervous about giving this job to a Westchester company. Our summer house is in Fairfield, CT, we worried that your crew would have problems traveling one hour to the job and one hour back; however this was never an issue.
 Your crew was excellent on both houses and the little extras that we needed where never a problem. The siding is still holding the color and the house looks as good as the day it was finished. We would highly recommend Prime Home Improvements for ANY job a home owner may need.



Richard Bayliss
President and owner of Nu-Way Cleaners
White Plains, NY



A million thanks for a job well done. I wish I had the dollars to express my appreciation for the job your team did on my roof, the manner in which your team presented and planned the new roof, not to mention the cost was truly a blessing. Stay well.

Gloria A.
  
I will bless those who bless you (Genesis 12:3)
Mt Vernon, NY




I was pleasantly surprised by the rapid response and attention given to our small job. My past experience with repair companies was if the job was small you would be ignored for weeks. Prime Home Improvements immediately gave as an appointment; unfortunately nothing could be done because of the rain. The following day they showed up very early and took advantage of the dry morning to do the job. They worked quickly and well . The proof was that very later in the afternoon we had a terrible storm and roof has not leaked again.

Stefanie Kandalaft
Hartsdale NY