When is it Time for a New Roof?

30 October 2021

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There's no better time than right now to have your roof properly examined, looking for any problems that may need to be fixed. Similarly, if you've noticed a leak or cracking in your roof, it's critical to do detailed inspections as soon as possible in order to avoid having an entirely new one built.

This post will discuss the five major tell-tale warning signals that you must be on the lookout for while conducting inspections to see whether you need a new roof put in before the coming winter months.

1. Worn or missing roof tiles/slates

When there is water on the roof, it may be because there are missing or broken tiles. If the tiles are not fixed, the whole roof will need to be replaced.

2. Sagging flat roofs

If you live in an area that is very hot or cold, then the boards in your roof can start to break or buckle under the weight of water. This can make your roof sag and create a very unsafe, dangerous place inside your home. That means that you will need to replace your roof right away.

3. Daylight is filtering through the roof boards

Do you ever see the sun through your roof? If you do, go to a roofing company and tell them. There might be too much damage and they might need to replace your roof. But if nothing else, they will need to repair those gaps and stop the weather from coming through.

4. Life expectancy of the roof

If your roof is old or in bad condition, it could cause problems for your house. A new roof will fix those problems and make your home better! The average lifespans of roofing materials are around 15-25 years.

5. Cracks, puncture holes or splits on a flat roof

Flat roofs are susceptible to cracks, puncture holes or splitting with extreme weather. This can lead to water leaking through the gaps in your roof and causing water damage inside. You should replace the roof as quickly as possible so this does not happen.