How Do I Know When My Roof Needs Replacing In Sioux Falls, SD?

1.   Light Shining Through And Stains In Your Attic

Shine a flashlight across the roof interior of your attic and look for areas where the light shines through. Stains and dampness in the plywood and rafters indicate your roof is leaking. Light getting in and stains in your attic mean it’s time to replace your roof. 

2.  Your Roof Is Old And Past Its Warranty

Review your warranty to find out when the roof on your Sioux Falls, SD, residential, or commercial property was installed, what it’s made of, and how long it’s expected to last. 

If you haven’t had the roof installed and don’t have records indicating when it was installed or what materials were used, use how long you’ve owned the property as a guide. 

Typically, an asphalt roof lasts 20 to 25 years. If you see that shingles were installed over top of other shingles your roof should be replaced in 20 years or less depending on its condition. 

3.  Shingles Are Lifting, Cracking, Or Buckling

Using a stable ladder of adequate height, inspect the shingles on your roof, in the spring, fall, after heavy precipitation, and storms. 

If you see shingles that are lifted, cracked, damaged, or buckled, repairs are needed. 

Check your gutters (eaves) and downspouts for granules of roofing material. Shingles that are losing a lot of granules signal a roof replacement is in order. 

4.  Flashing And Chimney Seals Are Broken Or Cracked

Inspect the seals around vents, skylights, and chimneys for cracks and breakage. Broken seals can lead to leaks and must be repaired as soon as possible. 

Newer homes and roofs have metal flashing. If your home is older and has cement or tar flashing, we recommend having it replaced with metal for durability. 

5.   Drooping Or Sagging 

A drooping, sagging roof is in desperate need of replacing before further structural damage occurs. Examine your roof for trapped moisture, rotting boards, and sagging, particularly at its lowest points. 

6.  Unwanted Greenery Growing 

Mosses, fungi, and molds are indicative of trapped moisture which can ruin your Sioux Falls, SD, roof. 

Remove the undesirables growing on your roof with a stiff wire brush paying close attention to the structural integrity beneath and address any underlying problems right away. 

7.  Small Sections Of Shingles Are Damaged

If, after thoroughly inspecting your roof, you only identify a few sections that are in disrepair, replacing your entire roof may be over-the-top and an unnecessary expense. 

To find out whether your Sioux Falls, SD, home or business needs a full roof replacement or minor repairs instead, the roofing experts at Callaway Roofing, Siding, And Windows can inspect your roof and help you determine how to best repair your roof.