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Asphalt shingle roofing exhibits certain signs when it reaches the end of its lifespan. To keep your home safe and protected from the elements, Marshall's Contracting, Clarksville, MD’s leading roof repair specialists, recommends familiarizing yourself with those signs, and scheduling an inspection with a roofing contractor as soon as you notice one or more of them.

Here are some of the most easy-to-recognize signs your roof requires repair:

  • Missing Shingles in Roof Valleys: Missing shingles from any part of your roof will merit repair, but you especially shouldn’t delay if they’re missing from the roof valleys. These parts of your roof are the most vulnerable to water damage.

  • roof-repairBroken Chimney & Skylight Flashing: When flashing becomes damaged, it creates a new entryway for rainwater, which can then compromise the integrity of your roof deck and cause leaks.

  • Roof Leaks: Roof leaks don’t always manifest as ceiling leaks and may, instead, saturate your attic or insulation without your immediate knowledge. You can check for this, however, by periodically inspecting your gutters and attic for signs of water damage or rotting wood.

  • Shedding Shingle Granules: Asphalt roofing shingles are coated with a layer of granules, which help protect them from UV radiation. Once shingles reach the end of their working life, it’s common for these granules to shed, making shingles more prone to hardening and cracking. Schedule roof repair as soon as you start seeing granules washing down your gutters, as your roof will be more likely to succumb to water damage and rot.

  • Misshapen Roof Shingles: Misshapen, broken, curling, or buckling shingles are more easily torn off by a strong wind. They’re most likely to become misshapen because of age, so you may need to start thinking about roof replacement if this describes an increasing number of your shingles.

If you notice any of the above signs in your roof, don’t hesitate to get in touch with Marshall's Contracting. They serve Howard, Carroll, Frederick, Anne Arundel, Baltimore, and Montgomery counties, and can be reached for roof repair quotes at (410) 406-7667. More information about storm damage repair and roof replacement services are available online.

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