6 Indicators That You Might Need to Replace Your Roof

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6 Indicators That You Might Need to Replace Your
Roof
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• When your roof springs a leak and your entire
  home becomes flooded (or even a part of your
  home), the cost, not to mention the
  inconvenience, can be hard to bear. Thankfully,
  if you take care of your roof and get it replaced
  or upgraded as necessary, you should never be
  faced with such a situation.
• The following 6 indicators can help you determine
  whether its time to replace your roof, before a
  costly leak is sprung!

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• Attic bound why is light shining through up
  there?
• If you can see beams of light, no matter how
  insignificant they may seem, shining through the
  top of your home, then your roof could already be
  leaking. If getting into your attic space to
  check isnt a possibility, seek help from someone
  who can safely access it and check it for you.

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• Check your records when was your roof last
  replaced or reshingled?
• The average asphalt shingle roof lasts for
  between 20 and 25 years, and so if yours hasnt
  been replaced or repaired for more than 25 years,
  you could soon begin to see it suffering. If this
  is the case, dont wait until a leak or some
  other problem occurs, consult with a roofing
  specialist and take steps to replace you roof
  before its too late.

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• Are there any missing, broken or out of line
  shingles?
• Its especially important to check your roof
  after a storm, and if you spot that any shingles
  are missing or broken, or have shifted out of
  position, youll need to replace them quickly,
  and if the damage is extensive, you might need to
  get your roof replaced. Its worth checking your
  gutters and downspouts at the same time, and if
  you find shingle granules in them, it could be
  that some, or all of your shingles need to be
  replaced.

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• Cracks and breaks in vents, skylights and chimney
  seals
• Any one of these problems could spell disaster
  for your roof and your home, and if your home
  doesnt already have metal flashing, then you
  should think about upgrading it for added
  durability and peace of mind.
• Is your roof sagging?
• A sagging roof is a sure sign that it needs to be
  replaced, and youll need to get a roof
  specialist to come and check it for signs of
  trapped moisture or rotting boards, especially at
  the roofs lowest points.

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• Moss does your roof have any?
• Trapped moisture is the sole reason behind a
  build up of moss on a roof, and if not addressed
  swiftly as soon as you spot it, it can quickly
  cause much bigger problems than merely looking
  unsightly.
• Dont assume that just because your roof has a
  couple of damaged shingles or a small leak, that
  it needs to be replaced completely. A roofing
  specialist will be able to advise you better it
  may just be in need of some repairs, but note
  that too many repairs may also indicate that it
  is time to replace your roof.

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• RZ Construction Group Inc is a fully inclusive
  construction and roofing contractor in Astoria
  NY. From initial design to final clean up, our
  results speak for themselves. We are fully
  licensed, insured, and bonded to provide both
  commercial and residential construction services
  to customers in Astoria and the surrounding area.
  Proud to serve New York State for 25 years. No
  job is too small nor too big. If you are looking
  for a general contractor or roof repair in
  Astoria NY or want to know more about our wide
  range of professional but affordable construction
  and repair services, reach out to us at (718)
  938-9887.