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What do I need to know about replacing roofs?

20 Year Life Cycle You can reasonably expect your roof to last 20 years or more...
Aging comes from exposure to sun, wind and rain, snow or ice...

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Granule Loss
New roofs begin aging immediately. The shingles are still “curing.” They lose a noticeable amount of granules after a short exposure to sun and weather.

Curling, Blistering
Temperature changes cause shingles to curl—especially in cold weather. Heat can cause blistering.
Cracking, Staining, Failure
Algae causes dark brown or black streaks. As shingles become more brittle they can crack. Wind, hail and heavy rain can cause failure.
Bald Shingles
It is time to replace the shingles when black asphalt shows because most of the granules have been washed away.
Open Blisters
An open blister means that the shingle will continue to get worse. Replace quickly to prevent water getting under the shingle and doing more damage.

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Ice Dams
Snow and ice become trapped on the roof. Improper ventilation in the attic causes the heat from the house to melt the snow and ice next to the shingles and water backs up under the ice dam and soaks through the roof to cause damage.

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