Your roof keeps the elements out and warm or cool air in, but it won’t last forever. Inspecting your roof regularly can help you find small issues before they turn into big problems, but you must know what to look out for. Here are four warning signs that your roof may need to be repaired or replaced.

Damaged or Missing Roof Shingles

The shingles on the roof of your home should lie flat and even. Missing, curling or buckled shingles show that a roof is aging and needs repair or replacement. They are a warning sign that you shouldn’t ignore. This is a problem that gets progressively worse as time passes, so address it as quickly as possible. As the damage gets worse, the cost of repairing it increases.

Higher Energy Bills

Rising energy bills could signal that your roof is not doing its job. Air that is heated or cooled by your home’s HVAC system escapes through conduction, convection and radiation. And about 25% of it is lost through your roof. Degraded or damaged roof insulation, small cracks, or missing shingles can all allow warm or cool air to escape, and that can lead to a surge in energy consumption and unexpectedly high utility bills.

Shingle Granules in Your Gutter

Shingle granules are small particles of fiberglass and crushed stone. They are placed in asphalt roof shingles to improve their appearance, enhance fire protection and repel the sun’s damaging UV rays. When a roof ages, these particles loosen and fall off. If you have noticed what appears to be an accumulation of tiny stones in your gutters, there is a good chance that your roof shingles are shedding granules.

Mold and Mildew

Water droplets falling from a ceiling are not the only sign that your roof is allowing water to enter your home. Even tiny cracks in a roof can provide water with a way in, and that creates the kind of environment where mold and mildew can thrive. If you observe mold or mildew, damp patches on walls or ceilings, or bubbles in paint or wallpaper, your roof is likely leaking and in need of repair.

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We provide the kind of professionalism and customer service that Billings, MT residents deserve. Our roofing experts have earned more than 100 5-star reviews, which are a testament to their skills. If you need to schedule a roof repair, call Seal Tight Roofing and Siding for an estimate today.