Roof Replacement Central CT

The most common indicator that your roof may need to be replaced are when you find your roof leaking. Homeowners usually seek out a roofing contractor after they’ve noticed their roof is leaking or have found a watermark on the interior or their homes. This is a bad sign, especially if you have an attic above your home, because this means that the leak has been there for some time. This is especially true if you don’t go up into your attic that regularly. Roof leaks that are not dealt with can not only cause rotting issues, but it can also introduce the dangers of mold which can have detrimental effects on the entire roofing system.

If your roof is 15 years or older, it’s more than likely time that your roof be replaced. Your current roof most likely has asphalt shingles, which are the most common and cost effective roofing shingles to use and have a typical lifespan of 20 years. Zaman Roofing can do a full inspection to determine the condition of the entire roof system, and recommend a plan of action.

A roof valley is a trough that channels runoff water where two sections of a slot roof intersect. With older homes the roof valleys are usually made up of several layers of roofing paper, and over time they degrade. Another roof valley technique is to overlap shingles to form the valley, but over time rainwater can make its way under those shingles. Properly repairing a damaged roof valley requires that the shingles be removed and that sheet metal flashing be installed from the top to the bottom of the valley. If the roof valleys have been bad for a while, you will most likely need a roof replacement.

No matter how high quality the shingle is, like all things, it will wear out over time. Shingles can be torn off or damaged by rain, sleet, snow, ice, and wind. These missing/damaged singles expose the roof to the elements, causing leaks that cause damage not only to the roof structure, but also possibly the attic, ceilings, and walls of your home.

Split shingles happen due to the exposure to the weather and can happen in a short amount of time, or over a long period of time. In order to prevent any leaks from happening these split shingles should be repaired or replaced as soon as possible.

It’s common knowledge that roofs are susceptible to damage from both water and mold if its shingles are torn or missing. The mold can most certainly spread to nearby shingles and the roof structure if the issue isn’t dealt with right away. Mold can grow and spread very quickly, and if unnoticed for some time, there’s no telling how deep the damage is without a thorough inspection. If your roof has problems with shingle mold, you may need a roof replacement.

The flashing on a chimney prevents water from leaking down the sides of the chimney and into the attic of your home. If you’ve noticed white stains on the chimney brick inside your home, this is the tell tale sign that your chimney flashing is not working properly. This leaking can cause significant damage to your roof if it is not repaired promptly, and could result in you having to replace your roof.