The average lifespan of your roof is usually around 20 to 25 years, subject to maintenance and effect of the elements and our harsh Florida weather. That said when you observed signs of a defective roof, you will need to act fast to prevent further damage down the road from spreading and wrecking havok on the adjoining building elements. Not to worry, if this happens,  we are here to help homeowners just like you. Repairing  you  home’s damaged roof  is critical for you and your family’s protection. Small issues that goes undetected will cause more damage in the long run.  A home that  has missing shingles or broken broken tiles, will allow water to  slowly enter and deteriorate the under-layment, then, sooner or later,  enter the house. You are certain to have underlying  damage if you notice, these issues on your roof:

• Missing Shingles

Look out, typically, after a thunderstorm or high winds if shingles goes missing from your home,  or lay bare  on the driveway. A t other times the flung far in the buses or outback on the ground, amid the shrubbery, driven by the evening breeze. Florida’s torrential downpour and tropical winds are two of the biggest causes for missing shingles.

• Curled Shingles

If you look at your shingles and notice that they aren’t flat, but are curling at the edges, this is a sign of aging of your roof. Unfortunately, curling roof shingles are a sure sign that you may need to consider a roof replacement in many cases. as your roof age, your  shingles will display this sign as the material become dry and brittle  from the expansion and contraction caused from temperature differences or improper ventilation in your roofs, attic. At Ricketts Roofing And Construction, we inspect your roof and assess for  potential ventilation problems.  We observe the  air  flow through the soffit and roof  vents, to ensure  you have sufficient ventilation for the size roof.  If your roof is not properly vented, we assess and where necessary recommend replacement of  soffit vents, installation of additional  soffit and or and goose neck vents on your roof to alleviate the problem.

Broken Shingles

Broken shingles are a breach in the line of defense  of your roof, as they leave your roof exposed to the elements and under-protected. This absence of adequate roof cover will allow rain and moisture to get into areas previously safeguarded and protected.  Winds acting on your roofs are usually the culprit and is known to tear off whole tabs usually in an instance or acting over time. First the sudden wind gust  loose the tabs, lift them high,  crease them, bending them backwards, where they loose all resistance then eventually ripping  them completely off your roof.

Broken shingles is  sure sign of seriously damaged roof. This usually means that a roof has severe wind damage and should be inspected immediately.

• Cracked Shingles

Cracked shingles are characterized by lines along the surface of individual shingles. These are referred to as thermal splitting. They are typically caused from,  heat action of contraction and expansion over time. Cracked shingles can allow water to reach the underlayment and cause roof rot and leaks.