Roof Aging or Roof Damage: Which Am I Dealing With? - Adams Roofing Professionals, Inc

When given proper care and attention, your roof can last for a long time and even reach its maximum expected life span. But because your roof is exposed to various elements on a daily basis, these factors can contribute to a number of roofing issues. If your roof is already past half of its suggested life span, it can sometimes be difficult to determine whether the problems are due to normal wear and tear or roof damage.

Roof Aging

In this article, trusted roofing company Adams Roofing Professionals, Inc. discusses the difference between roof aging and roof damage.

Roof Aging

The following symptoms usually indicate roof aging:

Fading color – Asphalt shingles, especially dark ones, lose their color over time. Fading is often caused by heavy exposure to direct sunlight, but this issue is more of a cosmetic one rather than a problem with the roof’s function or performance.

Dark spots – Shingles have a layer of granules, which add protection to the roof. These granules eventually fall off as the roof ages, creating darker spots on the shingles where the granules had been.

Cracks – High winds can lift the edges of roof shingles, leaving the underlying layers exposed to water damage and contributing to the formation of stress cracks.

Scratches and holes – If there are trees surrounding your home, it’s possible for the branches to poke the shingles and scratch the granules off.

Roof Damage

Below are some of the signs that will tell you your roof has been damaged:

Missing or damaged flashing – The flashing around your chimney, trim, valleys or skylights could separate — which could result in a leaking roof.

Sagging roof – This is often caused by improper roof installation or excess weight on your roof system. Make sure to replace your roof as soon as possible.

Damaged vents – The housing on your roof vents might have cracked, so have this repaired quickly. Make sure to address the root cause of the problem so as to avoid more serious damage in the future.

Hail damage – The impact from large hailstones can be damaging to your roof. If you notice dents in the flashing surrounding the border of your roof, make sure to call your trusted roofer and insurance company ASAP.

Adams Roofing Professionals, Inc. is a local business that offers top-notch roofing services to residential and commercial clients. We prioritize our clients’ needs, making sure that every solution will serve them in the best way possible. To get an estimate on roof repair cost, call (847) 354-4312 or fill out our contact form.

I wanted to let you know about an experience I had with one of your employees. I live at 1200 Knottingham Court in Kingsport Estates and apparently, your company is servicing our condo association. My building has had a leak in the entryway for several months and Eddie was dispatched out to have me show him the source of the leak inside. I met him on Friday, September 21st and just wanted to tell you how impressed I was with his friendliness and professionalism. He immediately found the source of the leak and even went up on the roof to show me. He assured me that someone would take care of it as soon as possible and told me he would give the report priority to avoid any further damage. As someone who used to be in Customer Service, I always value a company that hires people that are not only skilled at their trade, but also skilled at interacting with people. Eddie is a great example of that and I wanted you to know so you could tell him what a great job he does! I am so glad that Alma Management chose Adams Roofing to be our roofing contractor!... [more]

Jeremy Q, CMCA, AMS

Adams Roofing has a great team to work perfectly with condo and townhome Associations. We are currently in the middle of a 6 year, 49 building tear-off project. Adams works hand in hand with the engineers, delivers according to the specifications, and provides great customer service to the homeowners and management team.... [more]

Sue T.

Good Afternoon, I am writing to you on behalf of the Mission Hills M-8 Association. I would like to tell you how happy we are with the work that you completed for our Association. Your supervisor Eddie was great. We liked his professionalism and his work ethic. He kept us informed, and delivered on all his promises. Please make sure that any other jobs you do for us include him. Best regards, Joey Mission Hills Management... [more]

Brett K.

Charlie, Thanks very much for replacing the gutter! No one has been out to do it, at least before I left for work this morning. But I will definitely let you know whether it’s done correctly. I am very satisfied with your roofing job. It looks great, and more importantly, there were no leaks when it rained (even though we haven’t gotten really hard rains yet). So, I have been very pleased with my experience with Adams, especially with the professionalism and responsiveness of you and Dan. Thanks.... [more]

Keith M.

I wanted to take a moment to comment on your technician, Eddie. Eddie was assigned to inspect a roof leak I am having in my home in Cobblestone Circle. He was prompt, professional, courteous and informative; everything a customer could ask for when inviting a contractor into their home. Eddie represents Adams Roofing Well; and clearly he is an asset to your company. Kudos to him! Thank you.... [more]

Rick H.