There are many causes behind why asphalt shingles (eventually) fail, and need to be repaired or replaced. Your asphalt shingle roof is often the first part of your home to offer protection to the rest of your home’s structure, everything inside your house, and your family. From harsh weather, falling objects, or destructive critters, what are the reasons asphalt shingles fail?
Reasons Asphalt Shingles Fail
First, we’d like to say that asphalt shingles are a great roofing material. They are economical, sturdy, and durable. They have been an important roofing component since the very early part of the 20th century. Asphalt shingle developers continue to create new enhancements for this type of shingle in order to continually provide an even better quality product.
On that same note, asphalt shingles will still fail. Over time, they will become weaker and age just like anything else. This will cause the shingle to wear and slowly deteriorate. If a hail storm comes through or a heavy wind shows up along with a thunderstorm, it can turn a normal weather event into trouble for your older asphalt shingle roof.
What Causes Asphalt Shingles to Fail?
Often asphalt shingles fail just because they are older and have been bombarded by outside forces for years and years. This amount of time plus daily exposure to the elements will break them down, and with each good size storm that rolls through, shingles will have trouble keeping up. It’s pretty normal for anything in your home to need repairs and upkeep over the years of owning your home.
Your roof is in a prime location to break down over time, too. As moisture runs off your roof, it will start to slowly erode your asphalt shingles, and little by little, the granules will start to dislodge and wind up in your gutters. When it’s a sunny summer day in Austin, UV rays and heat from the sun will contribute to your asphalt shingles’ aging and starting to crack or break.
What is the Most Common Damage Done to Asphalt Shingles?
Some of the most common ways asphalt shingles show damage:
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Curling
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Cracking
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Blistering
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Tearing
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Granule Loss
Over time, moisture and debris can get into damaged areas of your roof shingles. If you don’t know if you have these types of problems, calling a roofing expert to come inspect your roof is the way to go.
A roofing expert is familiar with the way an asphalt shingle is expected to perform over their lifespan.
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We strive to bring you the best in roofing for the Austin, Texas area. We deliver decades of roofing experience, training, and knowledge in this area’s needs. We are a prominent roofing company in residential roof repair and roof replacement. We will not ask for a deposit on labor or materials as a dependable way to stand out from the competition while bringing you the best product and service in Austin.
When we inspect, install, or repair your roof, we want to provide you with the best options for your roof design, components, and ventilation. We are Master Elite Contractors bringing you the latest in roofing technology, and a member of our local area Better Business Bureau, so you know we take pride in our work and our community.
Contact us by phone or email to schedule your FREE roofing inspection and quote today.
