Determine if you have hail damage or if you just have an old worn roof.

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If you are considering replacing your roof you know it is a pretty big undertaking, but when it’s necessary you can’t afford to wait. To avoid the headaches of a leaky roof and the possibility of causing water damage inside your home, watch out for these signs so you know when it’s time to call in the pros. 

Old Worn Shingles

 Determining whether or not you have storm damage or if you are just looking at a worn and tattered roof can take an experienced eye. There are however a few things you can look at yourself to determine who you may want to call first your friendly roofing contractor or your insurance company. 

Some basic things to look for,

1.      You notice curling shingles

Whether your shingles are curling at the edges (known as cupping) or the middle is beginning to raise (known as clawing), you’ll probably have to have a new roof installed within a few years.

2.      You’re missing shingles

If you have quite a few missing shingles and your roof will start looking like a patchwork quilt, it might be time to think about redoing your whole roof.

3.      Shingles are cracked or significant amounts of granules are missing

If your roof is older than 10 years and you start to notice  a lot of asphalt granules in your gutters, it means they’re deteriorating quickly.

Hail damage is uniquely different and is easily detected by an experienced eye.                           Hail damage accounts for a lot of the damage to roofs for hail storms in the upper Midwest. Roofing systems must be physically inspected by someone who has training and experience to determine if there is actual hail damage. Hail damage will typically dent the soft metals on your roof (i.e. vents, exhaust caps) before it damages your shingles.  So check the vinyl trim around your windows and the flashing on the roof.

Hail Damage Visual Inspection

The slope or pitch of your roof and the direction of the storm may result in hail damage to one side of your roof and not the other. Perpendicular impacts will cause the most damage.

There are many variables in looking for hail damage. The type or roof you have is going to be key as well. Some roofing types damage more easily than others. Asphalt shingles are pretty resilient, wood shakes depending on the materials they are made from can offer some good protection. Metal roofs offer good protection as well. It really depends on the severity of the storm. Larger hail that falls for prolonged times have the potential for more damage than a short burst storm, but don’t let that fool you even minor hail storms can cause damage.

If you suspect you have damage from hail or even if yourroof is looking old, stained, or just like it’s about to go contact J and  B Roofing a reliable roofing contractor that has the experience to get your roofing or siding project completed on time and on budget.

J and B Roofing Mn

St Paul and Surround Suburbs

651-457-0391

www.jandbroofingmn.com

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