The weather in southern Ohio and northern Kentucky runs from scorching hot in summer to frozen and snowy in winter. These temperature extremes can cause considerable damage to your roof. Because of this, you may wonder if you can get by with roofing repair or whether it makes sense to replace the whole thing. 

Ray St. Clair Roofing, the most experienced family-owned roofing contracting company in Greater Cincinnati, offer the following tips to help you recognize when your roof needs replacement:

• Age: Few asphalt roofs last beyond 20 or 25 years, especially if it was installed over another layer. Proper ventilation can extend the lifespan, but if your roof is over 25 years old, you should consider a replacement rather than roofing repairs.
• Worn Shingles: Examine the sunniest areas of your roof for wear. If your shingles are curling up or losing granules, it could mean the shingles have seen their best days and should be replaced altogether. Patching may help, but if you see buckling in multiple areas, consider hiring roofing contractors to replace your roof.
• Missing Shingles: Missing shingles mean your roof is vulnerable to water damage. This is especially true if shingles are deteriorating or missing in the roof valleys, which gather snow and act as pathways for rain flow. Roof leaks that occur here can cause expensive damage to your interior.
• Shingle Granules: When shingle granules accumulate in your gutters, it indicates significant shingle deterioration, which means it's time to replace the roof. Areas of discoloration or dark patches on your roof are other signs that granules are wearing away.

Ray St. Clair Roofing has the premier roofing contractors in Greater Cincinnati, and they have been satisfying local customers for over 60 years. They offer fast, thorough, expert roofing repair, gutter installation, and chimney work at affordable rates. View their roofing slideshow to see before-and-after photos and to get an idea of what to look for on your own roof. For more information on the Cincinnati roofing contractors, visit their website, or call (513) 874-1234 to speak to a friendly and helpful professional.