{"id":3905,"date":"2020-12-04T07:45:05","date_gmt":"2020-12-04T12:45:05","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.summitroofing.com\/pages\/?p=3905"},"modified":"2020-12-04T07:45:05","modified_gmt":"2020-12-04T12:45:05","slug":"time-for-home-roof-replacement-2021","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.summitroofing.com\/pages\/time-for-home-roof-replacement-2021\/","title":{"rendered":"Is It Time for Home Roof Replacement in 2021?"},"content":{"rendered":"<h1>Is It Time For Home Roof Replacement<\/h1>\n<p><strong>Knowing when to replace your roof<\/strong> isn\u2019t always obvious. When it comes to <em>home roof replacement<\/em>, sometimes the subtler signs can reveal the most information about your roof\u2019s current condition. During your roof\u2019s lifetime, look for the signs that go deeper than the age of your roof and reveal whether or not it\u2019s time for <a href=\"http:\/\/www.summitroofing.com\/roof-replacement-northern-virginia.html\">home roof replacement<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><em>If your roof is nearing 20 years old and showing its age, look for the following warnings that home roof replacement could be necessary!<\/em><\/p>\n<h2>Dark Stains May Mean Time For A New Roof<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.summitroofing.com\/pages\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/home-roof-replacement-advice.jpg\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-3908\" src=\"http:\/\/www.summitroofing.com\/pages\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/home-roof-replacement-advice.jpg\" alt=\"home roof replacement advice\" width=\"400\" height=\"230\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.summitroofing.com\/pages\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/home-roof-replacement-advice.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.summitroofing.com\/pages\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/home-roof-replacement-advice-300x173.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.summitroofing.com\/pages\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/home-roof-replacement-advice-155x89.jpg 155w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/a><em>We\u2019ve all seen those dark stains<\/em> on the roofs of homes. These stains are unsightly and are often more than just an ugly surface\u2014they\u2019re actually algae that grows on roofs that reside in shady places. Any roof can fall victim to these stains, however. Although these marks by themselves aren\u2019t often problematic <strong>enough to warrant a new roof<\/strong>, the moisture that the algae encourage can lead to the need for home roof replacement.<\/p>\n<p>Although you can remove the algae with a cleaning solution, the growth will still return. Talk to your professional roofing contractor about preventing this algae\u2014there are algae-resistant shingles that contain granules made out of metal that will help prevent the growth. Your roofer can help you decide if shingles that repel algae are right for your next home roof replacement!<\/p>\n<h2>The Shingles Are Cracked<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Cracked shingles are never a good sign<\/strong>\u2014they can make your roof susceptible to leaks. Over time, the temperature changes that your roof experiences can often cause shingles to expand and tear as they age, therefore leading to what you see as \u201ccracking\u201d. This problem could also be traced back to other causes, but regardless of the reason, <em>you may need to consider home roof replacement<\/em> if you see cracked shingles.<\/p>\n<h3>The Edges Are Curling<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.summitroofing.com\/pages\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/missing-roof-shingles.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-3909\" src=\"http:\/\/www.summitroofing.com\/pages\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/missing-roof-shingles.jpg\" alt=\"Missing Roof Shingles Are a Sign\" width=\"400\" height=\"230\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.summitroofing.com\/pages\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/missing-roof-shingles.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.summitroofing.com\/pages\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/missing-roof-shingles-300x173.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.summitroofing.com\/pages\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/missing-roof-shingles-155x89.jpg 155w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/a>If the edges of your <em>shingles are curling<\/em>, this is a sign that your roof is reaching its maximum age and you should start thinking about a home roof replacement.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Curling shingles are problematic<\/strong> because they\u2019re more susceptible to cracking or tearing, therefore allowing water inside during your next rainstorm. They may also be indicative of a problem with ventilation, meaning you have a deeper issue that\u2019s causing the problem. When your shingles are curling, whether inward or outward, it could be time for home roof replacement.<\/p>\n<h3>Missing Granules<\/h3>\n<p>Granules on a roof\u2019s shingles prevent damage from the sun\u2019s rays. Extra granules are often shed after a new roof replacement, but they\u2019re also commonly shed as the roof ages. However, if you\u2019ve had your roof for upwards of 20 years and are seeing more and more granules with each gutter cleaning, it\u2019s time for home roof <em>replacement<\/em>.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.summitroofing.com\/pages\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/time-to-replace-roof.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-3910\" src=\"http:\/\/www.summitroofing.com\/pages\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/time-to-replace-roof.jpg\" alt=\"Is It Time To Replace Your Roof\" width=\"400\" height=\"230\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.summitroofing.com\/pages\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/time-to-replace-roof.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.summitroofing.com\/pages\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/time-to-replace-roof-300x173.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.summitroofing.com\/pages\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/time-to-replace-roof-155x89.jpg 155w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/a><strong>Granule loss happens<\/strong> for a variety of reasons. The most common is just aging of the roof and natural wear and tear from the roof doing what it\u2019s supposed to do\u2014protect your house and keep it dry. Moss on your roof can actually promote moisture which can damage granules as a result of freezing over time. <em>Granule damage is indicative<\/em> that a home roof replacement may be needed.<\/p>\n<p>Regularly inspecting your roof for signs of damage is an important part of knowing when it\u2019s time for home roof replacement. By evaluating your shingles as well as their granules, you can tell if your roof has reached the end of its life. Also be on the alert for moss or algae, both of which can cause moisture retention and roof damage over time. Is it time for your home roof replacement? Consider these signs!<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Is It Time For Home Roof Replacement Knowing when to replace your roof isn\u2019t always obvious. When it comes to home roof replacement, sometimes the subtler signs can reveal the most information about your roof\u2019s current condition. During your roof\u2019s lifetime, look for the signs that go deeper than the age of your roof and&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":3906,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[17,22],"tags":[56,33],"class_list":["post-3905","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-advice","category-resources","tag-roof-repair","tag-roof-replacement"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.summitroofing.com\/pages\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3905","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=3905"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.summitroofing.com\/pages\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3905\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.summitroofing.com\/pages\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/3906"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.summitroofing.com\/pages\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=3905"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.summitroofing.com\/pages\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=3905"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.summitroofing.com\/pages\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=3905"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}