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Roof Repair Or Roof Replacement?

Are you having a roofing problem? Here is a visual guide to help you determine the condition of your roof. We have displayed the most common problems we come across on rooftops in the field. Simply compare your home's roofing shingles to the roofs shown here and decide for yourself if you need a simple roof repair or a roof replacement.

If your still uncertain just give Armor Exteriors Inc a call and we will come out and do a roof inspection for you.

	Cupping Shingles Causes: Age or insufficient attic ventilation Recommendation: Roof replacement

	Cracking Shingles Causes: Age, storm damage, insufficient attic ventilation, or manufacturers defect Recommendation: Roof replacement or possible repair depending on age and area effected

	Curling Shingles Causes: Age or insufficient attic ventilation Recommendation: Roof replacement

	Deteriorated Shingles Causes: Roof shingless have passed their life expectancy and no longer can protect your home from the elements Recommendation: Roof replacement

	Missing Shingles Causes: Wind or storm damange Recommendation: Have roof inspected by a professional and repaired

	Blown Off Shingles Causes: Storm damage caused by high wind on certain shingles Recommendation: Have roof inspected by a professional roofer and repaired

	Excessive Granule Loss Causes: May be an indication of insufficient attic ventilation, age,or a manufacturers defect with the shingles Recommendation: Roof inspection to determine if roof is in need of repair or replacement

	Water Damaged Ceilings Causes: Inadequate or faulty shingles, flashing, and/or underlayment allowing leakage Recommendation: Roof inspection to determine if roof is in need of repair or replacement

	Mold In Attic Causes: Inadequate or faulty shingles or underlayment allowing leakage or inadequate ventilation Recommendation: Roof inspection to determine if roof is in need of repair or replacement

	Moss on A Roof Causes: Environmental issues; vegetation, fungus or algae; can lead to the loss of roof granules Recommendation: Have roof cleaned or replaced by a professional

	Visible Leaks in Attic Causes: Missing or aged shingles or possible flashing issues Recommendation: Roof inspection to determine if roof is in need of repair or replacement

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