No matter where you live, your house faces severe weather every once in a while. Whether that is a rough winter full of heavy snow storms or hurricane winds and lots of rainfall, severe weather can take a major toll on your roof after time. It can cause damage to the look and overall function of your shingles, and can even aid the start of leaks. If your home has gone through quite a few severe storms over the last few months or years, it is probably time to call a professional company like Armor Shield to come assess the damage. 

Roof shingles should be rectangular or square in shape, with lots of granules on them. If you have noticed your shingles are missing granules or have what we call “bald spots”, then this is a problem. Additionally, if your shingles are misshapen, have cracks, or have dark streaks, it is time for a replacement. Shingles play a large role in your roof’s drainage system, so if they are not in the best condition to function properly, then you are increasing your chance of sprouting leaks. 

Just like you would with shingle roofs, check your ceilings (or attic) for water stains. Once you identify the leak, look for the damage on the exterior corresponding to the identified interior stain.

Moss growth on your roof is another telltale sign that it's time for a replacement. This is because moss loves to grow in cool, damp places. Since your roof is the first line of defense for rain and other weather, it isn’t a surprise if your roof does in fact get dotted with the green stuff. It can also remove the granules from the shingles, which isn't good, and does not look the most aesthetically pleasing. In addition, just brushing it off will not prevent regrowth, which is why it's best to seek out professional help when it becomes a problem. 

New and better methodology and technology comes out as the years go on, and this is also true for roofing. People are coming up with shingles that are more durable and long lasting, and nowadays there are even shingled roofs with Energy Star rating. This new technology helps to keep your roof and overall home cool, cutting the costs of cooling systems. This means that investing in a new roof can help you save money in other areas! 

Everybody knows about curb appeal. You want someone to look at your home and think, “Wow. That is a beautiful home.” However, people don’t realize how small things like missing shingles or moss growth on your roof can severely affect the home’s overall exterior. Investing in a new roof can help enhance your home’s exterior appearance and make it more aesthetically pleasing to each and every person who passes by. 

As mentioned above, new roofing technology like Energy Star rating shingles are now on the market. With this new technology, the shingles are designed to reflect heat from the sun AWAY from your home and cool down it down. Since you would then be cooling your home naturally, there would be less need to spend so much on cooler systems during the warmer months!

Fresh air can play a critical role in the health of your roof. When you decide to get a roof replacement with the new Energy Star rated shingles, you are helping with your home’s cooling down system. However, you are also helping to assure that your roof is evenly ventilating!