Do You Need a New Roof? Are You Sure?
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We have a 3-Tab roof and I have noticed that the edges of the shingles are starting to curl up. What causes this to occur and what do I need to do to stop the curling?
Asphalt /fiberglass 3-Tab shingles are covered with granules that protect the asphalt in the shingle from ultra violet (UV) rays. The UV rays will dry out the asphalt quickly and cause the shingle to curl up. When the curling starts to happen your shingles have no more years of protection left in them. You can save money by having your present roof recovered if you have no more than two layers of roofing on your home. If you wait and allow the curling to continue you will need to tear off your roof. This will add substantially to your costs. Your roof provides protection, visual appeal and adds market value to your home.
My insurance company paid for a roof replacement (recover) last fall. My roof looks fine and is not leaking. Why do I need to replace my roof?
The hail took off granules from your shingles. The granules are the shingles protection from the ultra violet (UV) rays. The asphalt will breakdown if the granules are gone. The breakdown of the asphalt causes curling or puffing of the shingles. A roof should be replaced after hail to prevent the curling or puffing of the shingles. Excessively curled or puffed shingles will need to be torn off adding the roof replacement cost substantially. Your roof is the cover that protects your home and your investment in your home.
What is a Laminated shingle?
A laminated shingle refers to a shingle that has two layers of fiberglass - reinforced asphalt laminated with a fiberglass base into a single unit. This single unit construction effectively seals out rain, sleet, snow, ice and wind without curling, rotting, warping, or losing tabs. The lamination process doubles the layers of the shingle, giving your home's roof a thicker, more high-profile look than any ordinary shingle can. Other names for laminated shingles are dimensional shingles and architectural shingles. Heavy weight laminated shingles are a great replacement option for cedar shake roofs. Laminated shingles are U.L. Wind Resistant and Class "A" fire-rated. The impressive high definition look enhances your home's appearance and value.
