Signs It’s Time to Replace Your NY Roof

Springtime is approaching us, and as the snow melts and the cold abates, giving way to the rainy season, a lot of people notice that the big home repair project for this year is going to be fixing their roof. Many wonder how you can tell if it’s time to replace the roof. There are, of course, obvious signs, but others aren’t quite so plain. Here’s a look at a number of signs that it’s time to replace your NY roof and how a ServiceWhale roofer can help you get it done.

Old Age NY Roof Replacement

One thing to consider if you wonder whether you should have some NY roof replacement done is the age of your existing roof. Most roofs that use normal asphalt shingles are rated to last between 20 to 25 years. That’s a fairly long time, but if your roof is 2 decades old, you should probably have it looked at by a ServiceWhale roofer.

Shingle Pieces

Are your shingles curling or buckling? Have you found pieces of shingles on the ground? These are good signs that you probably need a new roof. Step back and look at the areas of your roof that get the most sunlight. If you see your shingles curling, or they seem to have lost granules, their term of life is probably nearing its end.

Missing Shingles

While you’re looking, see if there are spots where there are visibly missing shingles, or where it looks like the shingling is uneven. (Especially check the valleys and gutters where water and ice form and sit.) If you’re missing shingles, you really need to get a new roof.

Granules in the Gutters

When you climb the ladder to clean your gutters, are you finding shingle granules, or even pieces, in there? If so, you might want to think about having the roof checked for replacement. If the shingles are an inconsistent color—some darker than others—this is also a sign that you’re losing granules, and that your NY roof isn’t doing the job it should be doing anymore.

Daylight or Sponginess

Can you see daylight through the roof boards when you’re in your attic? That’s an obvious sign that you’ve got problems. Likewise, when you put pressure on the roof from the outside, does it feel solid or spongy? If there’s give there, then the roofing really needs to be replaced. You could have structural problems.

Leaks

The most obvious sign that you need a new roof is if you’ve got water problems. If your upstairs ceilings are showing signs of water damage, you may have a roof leak that needs to be addressed.

When the time comes to replace your old or damaged New York roof, ServiceWhale has you covered. Check out how easy it is to get started with us, and give us a call for an appointment and estimate today!