How do I know if I need a new roof?
Curling or cracked shingles across the roof, bald spots, granules piling up at downspouts, leaks in more than one place, a sagging roofline or a roof past about 20 to 25 years all point to replacement.
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Answered by RingaRoofer · New roofs and replacement
Curling or cracked shingles across the roof, bald spots, granules piling up at downspouts, leaks in more than one place, a sagging roofline or a roof past about 20 to 25 years all point to replacement.
What to know
- Curling, cupping or cracking on several slopes.
- Bare patches where granules are gone.
- Daylight through the attic boards.
- Repeat leaks in different places.
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