Roofs wear out eventually… and eventually they’ll need to be fixed or replaced. Does your roof currently look old and shabby? How can you tell if your roof needs to be fixed?

You might want to Hire a Roofing Service Expert. If you’re looking for a Roofing Contractor, the Minnesota Roofing Company to choose is Arko Companies of East Bethel, MN. As a Residential Roofing Contractor in Minnesota, Arko has dealt with many roofs over the years.

Your roof needs fixing when…

1-Shingles are black, filthy, or wet. 

If shingles are letting moisture stick to them, then they aren’t doing their task.

2-You see deterioration around roof objects and openings.

Funnels, outlets, vents, cylinders, pipes and other things that infiltrate your roof are locations where corrosion may develop. Repairs can oftentimes be limited to these particular places.

3-You notice stains on internal ceilings or walls.

Water marks or stains on partitions or ceilings can be triggered by plenty of different things. However, your roof’s underlayment may be enabling moisture to seep into your house, which results in the marks.

4-Is your roof floor bulging?

If you detect the flooring or timbers in your attic are drooping downhill rather than staying straight, they may be damp from leaking moisture.

5-Shingles are bent, broken, or lacking. 

These are signs that the shingles are reaching the end of their life cycle.

6-Notice any flaking exterior paint? 

If your attic is not properly ventilated, moisture can accumulate adjoining the roofline which can then cause exterior paint to flake.

7-Are there shingle pellets in pools of water around your building?

Composite or asphalt shingles discard their particles once they begin to deteriorate. These particles always end up in pools of water around a building. The granules look like rough, black gravel.

8- What about higher energy bills?

If you spot a spike in your air conditioning or heating expenses, the cool or warm air may be “leaking” out through your deteriorating roof.

When was your roof installed? Knowing the date will give you some perspective regarding if/when you need to replace it. Typically, most roofs last about 20 to 30 years before needing replacement.
Arko Companies of East Bethel, MN, can inspect roofs, as well as repair and replace them. Please call 763-434-2756 or email info@arkoexteriors.com for more information.