How To Spot A Damaged Shingle Roof

Shingle roofs are some of the most common roofs in the country and in Park City. As a shingle roof begins to reach the backend of its lifespan they can begin to show signs of wear.

Let’s take a look at 3 things that you can look at on your roof to help determine if it is in need of a repair or a full replacement.

Granules Collecting in Gutters

One of the easiest signs to spot that tells you if your shingle roof is reaching the end of its life is finding asphalt granules collecting in your gutter. As a shingle roofs ages it loses the top layer of asphalt material that is vital in protects your home from the elements.

At the end of a shingles life, asphalt granules come off much more rapidly as the binding agents break down due to water, sunlight, and snow wear.

While it is normal to find granules here and there throughout the life of your roof, if your are finding a lot of granules collecting in your gutter, that is a good sign that your roof is reaching the end of its life and you might need to start looking into getting a new roof for your home.

Shiny Surface Patches

Asphalt singles use asphalt granules to protect your home from the elements. The asphalt used in shingles is bonded to a fiberglass backing that helps add rigidity to shingles for easier installation and transport. When the asphalt on the surface wears down, that fiberglass backing begins to show through.

From the ground, if you can see shiny patches on your roof, it means that the fiberglass backing is showing and your shingle roof is on its last legs.

Curled or cracked shingles.

If your shingles are curling though, that is a good sign that your shingle roof is at the end of its life. If you look at your roof and the bottom edge of your shingles are curling towards the sky, the protective layer on the singles has worn down significantly.