1. Watch your neighbors
If your
neighbors have been replacing their roofs and your house was made around the
same time, you may need a new roof. Roofs tend to last about 20 – 30 years.
2. Sagging roof and/or cracked walls
These signs indicate the structural integrity of the house has been
compromised. Especially in Florida, sinkholes can cause your house’s foundation
to sink in some areas. This is why walls will crack and roofs will sag. Once
you see this, you know it’s time to call a roofing expert in St. Petersburg FL.
3. Water damage
When you start to
see water spots seeping in from your roof, it’s time to get a new roof. This is
a two way problem because if water is leaking in from your roof, then your roof
is compromised. AND if water sits in the roof-area for too long it can cause
wood rot, mold, and other types of destruction.
4. Shingle Wear
As your roof ages,
shingles will begin to show signs of wear and tear. Depending on where you are
from, you can expect to see different types of wear. For example if snow and
hail are excessive, your shingles will experience erosion and blunt-force
damage. Or if there is a hurricane you will have shingles that are completely
missing.
5. Sunlight is coming through cracks
When this is happening you should replace the roof as soon as possible. When
there are cracks in the roof, water and sun can cause damage to the interior
roof. The sooner you have this fixed, the less likely you are to have to
replace the whole roof.
6. Your power bill is higher than usual
Many things can cause this, and one common cause is issues with the
roof. If your shingles have lost the asphalt, they lost their ability to shield
the heat. Now more heat is coming in from the roof which will cause your AC to
run more. When you weigh the cost of a new roof vs. the cost of the power bill
+ roof repairs, it is usually a better idea to have the roof replaced
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