{"id":24632,"date":"2023-01-19T11:24:31","date_gmt":"2023-01-19T11:24:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.kravelv.com\/?p=24632"},"modified":"2023-01-19T11:26:02","modified_gmt":"2023-01-19T11:26:02","slug":"signs-you-need-roof-serviced-or-replaced","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.kravelv.com\/signs-you-need-roof-serviced-or-replaced\/","title":{"rendered":"8 Signs You Need Your Roof Serviced or Replaced"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

When it comes to protecting your home, your roof plays the most important part. If your roof starts having problems, your whole home will be affected. If you\u2019ve been lacking in your roofing maintenance or notice the temperature in your home won\u2019t hold, it might be time to service your roof. Today, we\u2019ll look at eight signs your roof needs serviced and what these signs could mean.<\/p>\n\n\n

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<\/a>Your roof is sagging<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you notice any section of your roof is sagging or hanging low, you should contact a roofing contractor immediately to repair this. This is a very bad sign and can lead to major problems later on. If your roof is sagging, this is probably due to trapped moisture inside.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You can usually spot sagging areas in a roof by looking at the lower part. Start by looking at the lowest points and then gradually look at higher areas to see if it sags or droops in any way. If this is the case, be sure to contact a professional right away.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/a>Your roof is older than 15-20 years<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The average lifespan of a roof is around 15-20 years. Even a well-maintained roof doesn\u2019t usually last past the 20-year mark. If you have an older roof, you\u2019ll want to look into replacing it. You should contact a roofing contractor<\/a> who can assess your roof situation and determine how you should move forward.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In most cases, homeowners have their roof replaced before it reaches the 15-20 year mark. This can save you money on inevitable repairs that go along with an old roof. However, if you\u2019re unsure how old your roof is, you\u2019ll want to speak with a professional who can inspect the roof and let you know its status.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/a>Your attic has light<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you go into your attic and notice it\u2019s more lit up than usual, you may have a tear or a hole in your roof. Unless this were an intentional sunlight window, you\u2019ve added in yourself, you\u2019d want to contact a professional to check out your roof and repair the problems. But the visible light in your attic isn\u2019t something to put off; you\u2019ll want this fixed quickly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This is no good whether you notice one beam or several beams of light flooding into your attic. If light can freely make its way into your attic, so can water. Fixing this could be as easy as replacing some shingles or replacing the plywood as it\u2019s started to rot, allowing light in.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/a>There are missing shingles<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Missing shingles can be the result of many things. Here are some possible reasons they could go missing:<\/p>\n\n\n\n