If you own a home with a shingle roof and want to know the condition of your roof, this one trick can help you identify if your shingle roof is at the ends of its lifespan.

Do Your Shingles Have a Reflective Sheen?

The simplest way as a homeowner to check your shingle roof is to give it a visual inspection from the ground and look for any fiberglass that is showing through. Fiberglass will have a slight sheen when hit by sunlight and is an indicator that your roof is at the ends of its life.

A fiber glass sheen on your roof is a valuable identifier because asphalt shingles are bonded to a fiberglass backing. If the fiberglass backing begins to show through it means the protective asphalt layers have been worn through and it is likely that your roof needs to be replaced.

WHAT TO DO IF YOUR FIBERGLASS IS SHOWING

There is no need for homeowners to get on their roof to check the wear on their shingles.

If your fiberglass is showing through on your shingles, the best thing to do is call a high-quality roofing contractor and request an inspection.

A roofing contractor will help you get a sense of how much longer the shingles have left and if is time to replace them.

If the roof of a home has been replaced or repaired in sections, a contractor will also let you know if a repair on the most vulnerable sections is recommended.

CONCLUSION

Most homeowners with shingle roofs can check to see if there are signs of roof wear right from the ground. If your shingle roof has a shine to it when hit by direct sunlight, it is likely the fiberglass backing is showing on the shingles.

When the fiberglass backing begins to shine, it means a shingle is reaching the end of its life. While this isn’t the only indicator that your roof needs to be replaced or repaired, it is a simple method that will give homeowners a good sense of their roofs life.