Your roof is essential in protecting your home from the elements, and it also has a considerable impact on your home’s appearance. When it wears out, you need to replace it with a new roof quickly to avoid damaging leaks. Here are a few of the most common signs that indicate it’s time for a roof replacement.

Missing Tiles or Shingles

After extreme weather, it’s normal to lose a shingle or two during the storm. But if your roof is heavily damaged and missing many shingles, you’re better off replacing the whole roof than trying to patch it, as there may be structural problems.

Aging Shingles

Asphalt shingles are only meant to last about 20 years before needing replacement. You can tell they’ve reached the end of their life span if you see curling edges and missing granules, or if the granules themselves turn up in your gutter and under your downspout.

Visible Gaps

If you can see sunlight through the ceiling from inside your home, or if there are visible gaps between the panels of your metal roofing, water can easily enter through those areas. Just one gap may be repairable, but multiple gaps call for a new roof.

Sagging Roof

If your roof is visibly tilting or sagging, you don’t just need a new roof—you need it quickly. There is a very real danger of roof collapse once the structure exhibits this level of damage. Call a local roofer, and if possible, leave the home until the work is completed.

 

If you need a new roof, 3-D Sheetmetal in Honolulu, HI, is Oahu’s choice for metal roofing. In addition to high-quality, custom-fabricated sheet metal, they also offer skilled HVAC services to keep your home cool and comfortable. Call (808) 842-0110 to learn more, or get in touch online.