{"id":1404,"date":"2020-09-12T08:31:43","date_gmt":"2020-09-12T12:31:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/renovaction.ca\/?p=1404"},"modified":"2020-10-28T08:39:36","modified_gmt":"2020-10-28T12:39:36","slug":"5-clues-that-its-time-to-replace-your-roof","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/renovaction.ca\/en\/5-clues-that-its-time-to-replace-your-roof\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Clues That it’s Time to Replace your Roof"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

\nReplacing a roof is a major expense for homeowners but so is\nneglecting the necessary replacement and dealing with damaged\ninfrastructure and water damage. It is therefore very important to\nkeep a close eye on the condition of your roof and make good\ndecisions about when it\u2019s time to replace your roof. The advice in\nthis article addresses shingled roofs for the most part, but there\nare numerous innovative materials to choose from when it comes time\nto choosing your new roof – read our article on the\nrise of metal roofing.<\/a> \n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

*Editor\u2019s\nNote: since we\u2019re limited to just 5 signs that point to the need to\nreplace your old or damaged shingles, we\u2019re skipping over the two\nmost obvious clues: water and light. If you notice water or daylight\nleaking through your roof, it\u2019s time to call in the roofing crew!\nNow, let\u2019s look at 5 other re-roofing clues that might not be as\nobvious to homeowners.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

  1. Check out the\n\tNeighbour\u2019s Roof\n<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    As\nsimple as it might seem, if you live in a neighbourhood where the\nhomes were built within a few years of each other, chances are your\nroofs will be on the same wear-tear-replace cycle. If you\u2019re\nlooking across the street to check out their shingles, especially\nroofs that you can easily see from your second story window, remember\nto consider the orientation of your home and remember that west\nfacing surfaces often show the first signs of damage. \n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    1. Track your\n\tEnergy Usage\n<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n

      Many\nutility companies offer month-over-month and year-over-year\ncomparisons of your energy consumption. A dramatic increase in energy\nusage could be a sign that your roof is no longer offering the\nefficient insulation that it is designed for and that it might be\ntime to replace your roof. If you\u2019re not able to track your energy\nuse, try to pay attention to how easy it is to maintain a comfortable\nand steady temperature in your home, particularly on the top floor of\nmulti-story homes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      1. Pellets in the\n\tEavestroughs, Bald Shingles\n<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n

        Brand\nnew asphalt shingles have a gritty texture and are generously coated\nwith granules. As the shingles age, they shed their granules and\nbegin to look \u201cbald\u201d. If you notice that your eavestroughs are\nfull of small pellets or that you\u2019ve got a growing pile of grit at\nthe bottom of your downspouts, you could be seeing signs that it\u2019s\ntime to replace your roof. When it comes to shingles, bald is not\nbeautiful!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

        1. Ice Build-up\n<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n

          Icicles\nhanging from the edges of your roof may look picture perfect on a\ncold and sunny winter\u2019s day but they are a tell-tale clue that your\nroof is not holding in the heat that it\u2019s supposed to. Icicles and\nice dams form when snow on your roof is melted by heat loss from your\nattic and then refreeze when they hit the cold winter air. Don\u2019t\nforget to inspect all sides of your roof during the winter, even if\nyou don\u2019t usually go into the back or side yards. And similar to\nclue number one, check out your neighbours ice-build up and compare\nsimilarly oriented slopes on your roof.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

          1. Curling, Broken\n\tor Missing Shingles\n<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n

            Your\nroof\u2019s first line of defense are the shingles. If you have large\npatches of roof that have shingles which are curling in the corners,\nhave cracked and broken away, or are missing entirely, your roof\ncannot do an effective job of protecting your home from the elements.\nIf your shingles are starting to lift or curl, it is definitely a\nclue that it\u2019s time to start thinking about replacing your roof.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

            These\n5 clues for when it\u2019s time to replace your roof are not the only\nsigns to look for. If you notice any of these signs of damage to your\nroof, or notice other problems that make you question the\neffectiveness and efficiency of your current roof, don\u2019t hesitate\nto reach out to the roofing specialists at RenovAction in Ottawa.\nWe\u2019d be happy to answer your questions and guide you through your\noptions for repairing or replacing your roof.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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