Most asphalt shingle roofs last around 20 to 25 years. Our long, hot summers and strong storms can shorten that. If your roof is in that range, it's worth knowing the warning signs before a leak shows up on your ceiling.
1. Curling or cracked shingles. Shingles that cup, curl, or crack have lost their flexibility and no longer seal well.
2. Bald spots and granules in the gutters. The granules protect shingles from the sun. When you see them washing out of your downspouts, the shingles are wearing thin.
3. Missing shingles after storms. One or two can be replaced. If shingles blow off every time the wind picks up, the whole roof is losing its grip.
4. A soft or sagging roof deck. Spongy spots when you walk the roof, or a sag you can see from the street, usually mean rotten decking underneath.
5. Leaks in more than one place. Several leaks, or water stains in the attic, point to a roof that's failing overall.
6. Daylight in the attic. If you can see light through the roof boards, water can get through too.
Not sure what you're looking at? Call (919) 780-1463 or request a free estimate. We'll inspect your roof and tell you honestly whether it needs a repair or a replacement.