How Often Does The Asphalt Roof On
Your Lovettsville, VA, Home
Need To Be Replaced?
Recognizing The Common
Signs Of Damage
And Wear
It isn’t always easy to tell when the asphalt roof home needs to be replaced. Signs of wear are more subtle than shingles blown off by high winds or a fallen tree above your living room.
We at Milcon Design & Build understand how damaging waiting to replace your roof is. Subtle signs may herald severe water damage that has penetrated your roof, the presence of mold and mildew, or even small animals that have made their home in your roof insulation (a common occurrence here in Loudoun County!).
But what are the signs that you need new asphalt roofing in Lovettsville, VA? Check out the subtle and not-so-subtle ways you can tell when to replace your asphalt roof.
How Old Is Your Asphalt Roof?
For starters, know how old your roof is. Most asphalt roofs need to be replaced every 15 – 20 years. If you recently moved into your home, make sure you know how old the roof is when you moved in. Most home inspection reports have this information recorded.
Missing, Curled, Or Buckled Asphalt Roof Shingles
Less-than-perfect shingles may be a sign that your roof is damaged or worn. When the edges aren’t flush, water and debris can build up under them and penetrate the layers of your roof.
Cracked, curled, and buckled shingles are vulnerable to further damage, putting your roof at immediate risk of water damage and other major problems.
At Milcon Design & Build, we only use the highest-quality asphalt shingles available. Our GAF-certified asphalt roof shingles have been rigorously tested to endure the elements of Northern Virginia and Loudoun County without wear and tear.
Presence Of Moss Or Algae On Your Asphalt Shingle Roof
Moss and algae trap moisture against your roof, putting your home at risk of water damage and other damage from the elements.
Regularly removing algae and moss is important for asphalt roofing maintenance. But if your roof has had moss and algae on it for an extended time, it’s likely there’s other damage beneath the shingles, and it’s time for a roof replacement.
Damaged Flashing
Flashing is the name for metal stripping along parts of your roof that are most vulnerable to water damage, such as around chimneys, skylights, vent pipes, and roof valleys.
If the flashing on your home is damaged, it isn’t doing its job, and it’s likely that water damage has already occurred – whether or not it’s obvious.
Asphalt Shingle Granule Buildup In Your Gutters
If you’re properly maintaining your roof and regularly cleaning your gutters, you may notice a buildup of the asphalt granules in your gutters. This is a sign that your asphalt roof shingles are past their expiration date and must be replaced.
When your shingles are getting old, remember it isn’t the shingles themselves that only need to be replaced – you need a whole roof replacement.
Roof recovering – the process in which new shingles are put over an old roof – is illegal in most areas and puts your home at risk for further damage. Never trust your roof to a contractor who tries to persuade you to get a roof recovering.
Milcon Design & Build will always do a proper roof replacement with quality materials and safe, effective installation techniques at up to 30% less than other contractors in northern Virginia.
Water Stains, Rot, And Mold In The Attic
Of Your Lovettsville, VA House
Signs of water damage include discolored patches on your ceiling, wood rot, and mold. If these signs are in your attic, they’re significant indicators that your roof needs replacing.
Putting off a roof replacement puts your house – and you and your household – at risk. Structural damage is a major safety risk that occurs when water damage has gone unchecked for too long.
Choose Milcon Design & Build For Your
Asphalt Roofing Replacement
We all, unfortunately, know the drill of many roofing contractors – high-pressure sales tactics, pushy salesmen, and awkward interactions that only end after you cave.
It’s one of the reasons we founded Milcon Design & Build in the first place – we were sick of all that stuff and wanted Lovettsville, VA, homeowners to have a smooth, stress-free experience – devoid of the annoying salespeople and bloated prices.
If you have any questions or are thinking about replacing your asphalt roof, call us at [tel] today! We offer a free consultation in as little as 30 minutes.
