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Roofs are built to provide protection, insulation, energy efficiency and aesthetics to your home. Selecting only the best materials is a must. There are many roofing materials available on the market, but asphalt shingles remain one of the best roofing material choices, to the point that most homes in North America have them. What makes them stand out from the rest?
The age of your roof is an important factor to consider when having your roof repaired. Having an idea of how old your roof is allows you to foresee a schedule or time to have preventive maintenance and repairs done on it. Understanding how much longer your roof can last helps in knowing when to finally replace it. Roof age is also important when you’re trying to pinpoint the probable causes of issues that are popping up around your house, like an attic filled with mildew or water trickling down onto your siding. Are there any indicators to help you determine the age of your roof? What are the other reasons you should know the age of your roof?
Asphalt shingle roofs can last up to 20 to 25 years depending on how well-maintained and inspected they are while cedar roofs can last over three decades. Most roofing systems are built to last, and they are resilient and durable. But as time goes by so do the effects of wear and tear, resulting in eventual structural deterioration. And when this time comes, do you have your roof repaired or replaced?
Asphalt roofing shingles are by far the most common residential roofing material in use today. In fact, it is estimated that four out of every five North American homes are protected by an asphalt shingle roof. But as great as they are, asphalt shingles do come with their own set of issues, and two of the most common are cracking and splitting. While they may sound like the same thing, they are actually not.
If you are one of the countless homeowners that own an asphalt shingle roof, there is a pretty good chance that you will experience having shingles get blown off in the wind (that’s if you haven’t already). While shingle “blow off” is indeed a common occurrence and isn’t really a cause for major concern, it isn’t something that should be ignored either.
