{"id":3892,"date":"2020-12-02T07:45:59","date_gmt":"2020-12-02T12:45:59","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.summitroofing.com\/pages\/?p=3892"},"modified":"2020-12-02T07:45:59","modified_gmt":"2020-12-02T12:45:59","slug":"when-is-it-time-fairfax-roof-replacement","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.summitroofing.com\/pages\/when-is-it-time-fairfax-roof-replacement\/","title":{"rendered":"When Is It Time for a Fairfax Roof Replacement"},"content":{"rendered":"

When Is It Time for a Fairfax Roof Replacement<\/h1>\n

Knowing when to repair your roof<\/strong> or opt for a Fairfax roof replacement<\/a> is an important decision that requires evaluation of several factors. Summer is a great time to assess your roof\u2014will it hold up during the hurricane season? Could it take any more damage from ice and snow?<\/p>\n

Perhaps you think you can get a few more years out of your roof<\/em> with a repair, or maybe all signs point to a Fairfax roof replacement. Here a few factors and signs that you need to skip the repair and get your roof replaced this summer!<\/p>\n

Extensive Shingle Curling<\/h2>\n

\"fairfax<\/a>Inspect the shingles on your roof<\/strong>. You may be able to tell from the ground that the shingles are curling, or you may need to get a closer look to determine if you need a Fairfax roof replacement<\/em>.<\/p>\n

Your shingles could be curling outward on the edges, or inward to make a \u201cbump\u201d in the center of the shingle.<\/p>\n

See if any of your shingles are curling<\/strong>, and if they are, how many of them are curling. If many of your shingles are curling, it could mean you need a Fairfax roof replacement.<\/p>\n

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Are You Missing Shingles<\/h2>\n

\"Fairfax<\/a>Take note of how many shingles are missing<\/em>. A few might not be an issue, but many missing shingles could be indicative of a bigger problem that you need to get addressed with a Fairfax roof replacement.<\/p>\n

You can further inspect the cause of your missing shingles by checking your attic for signs of light coming through the roof or leaks<\/strong>. If you have either of these issues going on, you\u2019ll need to call a professional roofer to further inspect the damage and recommend a course of action.<\/p>\n

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Finding Granules in Your Gutter<\/h3>\n

\"When<\/a>Seeing some granules in your gutter<\/strong> with a new asphalt roof is normal. Seeing lots of granules several years after installment is not.<\/p>\n

If you\u2019ve had your roof for several years now and you begin finding hordes of granules in your gutter, you may need a Fairfax roof replacement.<\/p>\n

Granules help keep the sun\u2019s damaging rays off your asphalt shingles\u2014if all of them are gone, your roof is more susceptible to damage<\/em> and needs some attention!<\/p>\n

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You Have a Sagging Roof<\/h3>\n

If you notice that your roof is sagging<\/strong>, this could be indicative of a structural issue and you should call a professional roofing contractor as soon as possible.<\/p>\n

A sagging roof could mean danger of collapse, structural damage, or a potential \"Best<\/a>hidden leak.<\/em> Whether you need a repair or a Fairfax roof replacement, you\u2019ll need professional advice when it comes to a sagging roof\u2014the sooner the better!<\/p>\n

Your Roof Is Almost 20 Years Old<\/h4>\n

If you have a traditional asphalt roof on your home<\/strong>, you usually have a minimum lifespan of 20 years and a maximum one of 30 years, give or take a few years. If your roof is about 20 years old and you start seeing some of the above signs, you may want to start considering Fairfax roof replacement. Depending on how much damage your roof has sustained<\/em>, your location, and the quality of your roof, it could be time for a Fairfax roof replacement if your roof is almost 20 years old.<\/p>\n

Your roof protects your home<\/strong> from the sun, rain, inclement weather, and structural damage. Assess your roof this summer and get an estimate from a professional contractor to see if you need a replacement or a repair\u2014but take note of these signs could mean you need a Fairfax roof replacement soon!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

When Is It Time for a Fairfax Roof Replacement Knowing when to repair your roof or opt for a Fairfax roof replacement is an important decision that requires evaluation of several factors. Summer is a great time to assess your roof\u2014will it hold up during the hurricane season? Could it take any more damage from…<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":3894,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[17,21],"tags":[74,33],"class_list":["post-3892","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-advice","category-residential","tag-fairfax-va","tag-roof-replacement"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.summitroofing.com\/pages\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3892","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.summitroofing.com\/pages\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.summitroofing.com\/pages\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.summitroofing.com\/pages\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.summitroofing.com\/pages\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=3892"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.summitroofing.com\/pages\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3892\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.summitroofing.com\/pages\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/3894"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.summitroofing.com\/pages\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=3892"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.summitroofing.com\/pages\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=3892"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.summitroofing.com\/pages\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=3892"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}