4 Signs You Need to Replace Your Roof Before Spring
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- 01 Mar, 2021
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What to look for when replacing your roof
Winter 2021 brought some of the most extreme weather the United States has seen in decades. With plenty of snow, precipitation, and wind, the fluctuating weather most likely affected your home and your home maintenance routine. It’s especially important to make sure your roof is in top shape after all the ice and snow melts to make sure your house is ready for spring. Here are 4 signs you may need to replace your roof:
1. Your roof is old and time is winning.
Every roof has a finite amount of time - it can only weather so many storms and different roof materials have different expiration dates. Whether you’re running on 5 to 10 years with asphalt roll rooves, or 40 to 100 years with clay tiles, safety outweighs the cost. Check on your roof’s lifeline proactively by scheduling an estimate and having an expert take a look.
2. Icicles and ice dams have damaged roof materials.
You might remember Winter 2021 for the amount of snow it dumped on your neighborhood. Interestingly, when there’s a buildup of snow on your roof, the excess heat from your home will defrost and render it into ‘meltwater.’ The meltwater then refreezes at the eaves, causing ice dams. Ice dams are notorious for clogging gutters and creating dangerous icicles. Check on the fidelity of your roof to make sure meltwater and ice dams haven't done irreparable damage.
Winter wind and storms are often the reason for missing shingles or tiles on your roof. Often those strong winter winds will be the last straw, after the heat and the repetitive sun from last year’s summer caused buckling and curling of shingles. That’s why right before spring is a great time to replace and repair the roof that’s undergone seasonal damage.
4. The roof is sagging and moss is growing on the roof.
Overgrown moss on your roof should be a concern if not addressed in a timely and appropriate manner. Moss forms in areas that don’t get sun, or areas with excess water damage. This overgrowth eventually leads to sagging -- you’ll want to repair or replace a sagging roof before it’s too late and you’ll have to pay extra for structural damage. That means you will want to schedule time with an expert to come to take a look.
Are you looking to repair or replace your roof this winter and spring? Reach out to the pros at Final Touch Construction and Remodeling. Learn more here.
As the cold grip of winter loosens its hold on Northeast Ohio, many homeowners are eager to shake off the frost and prepare their homes for the warmer months ahead. One crucial but often overlooked task during this transition? A thorough spring roof inspection. If you haven't scheduled yoursyet, now is the perfect time to act — and here's why.
