Signs It’s Time to Reroof Your Auckland Home: Don’t Ignore the Warning Signs

Signs It’s Time to Reroof Your Auckland Home: Don’t Ignore the Warning Signs

Your roof is designed to protect you, your family and your property from the elements. A properly designed, installed and maintained roof prevents moisture damage and improves energy efficiency by contributing to your house’s thermal envelope. So, if there are issues with your roof that are making it inefficient or dangerous for your home, it may be time to consider reroofing services in Auckland. 

Of course, the first step in the process is determining if you need to reroof your home. What signs should you look out for?

The Top Signs That You Should Replace Your Roof

Have a look at your roof, walk around your home and consider any issues you’ve been facing indoors. Look for these signs:

Missing Roof Components. Examine your roof and check if all of your roof’s parts are there, or if parts have fallen off over time. Shingles and tiles can come loose and fall off, lessening the performance of your roof.

If shingles or tiles frequently falling off your roof is a problem for you, then consider long run metal roofing for your new roof. This roofing is made from long, continuous sheets of metal, so there’s far less of a chance that your roof’s components will fall off. 

Warped, Cracked Or Otherwise Damaged Roof Parts. Curled shingles, warped boards and rotted wood can reduce your roof’s performance, as well as harm the visual appeal of your roof. Take a look at your roof from the outside and from the inside of your attic to look for any visible issues. 

Visible damage may be superficial, but it can also worsen over time and indicate underlying problems. 

Leaks. Does your roof leak when it rains? If it does, then this is a clear indication that there’s something wrong with your roof. 

Remember that there could still be moisture issues in your home, even if you don’t notice leaks. Water could still be getting past your roof and seeping into the materials of your home itself, which can cause serious moisture-related issues like rotting and mould growth.

Aside from leaks, search your interior and exterior walls for water stains. Water stains can appear as dark-coloured splotches or streaks, which are usually a rusty brown or black. Water stains on your exterior walls can also indicate a problem with your guttering system.

Sagging Roof. Examine your roofline. Your roof should be aligned with your home, but if it’s sagging, it could cause further issues. A sagging roof can create pockets where water can collect and either stagnate or seep into your structure. Sagging roofs can also cause mould growth and leaks, and may even lead to total roof collapse. 

If your sagging is particularly bad, you should call your Auckland reroofing specialists to discuss what you should do before something dangerous happens.

Increased Energy Bills. If your energy bills are unusually high, you should first think about whether or not your family has increased your energy usage. If you haven’t, then there may be something wrong with your home’s energy efficiency, causing your HVAC system to work harder than it needs to.

Increased energy bills aren’t always caused by roof issues; they could be caused by something else wrong with your home, but it’s always good to check your roof just in case. Your roof adds to your home’s thermal envelope, providing insulation and reducing heat transfer, which helps your home stay at a comfortable temperature. If your roof is cracked, damaged, poorly insulated or leaking, then your home will be less energy efficient. 

Your Roof Has Reached The End Of Its Projected Lifespan. Once installed, roofers can give a general estimate on how long a roof will last. Your roof’s projected lifespan may increase or decrease depending on how it’s maintained and your environment – a well-maintained roof is likely to last for decades, whereas a neglected roof in an area prone to poor weather will wear out sooner.

If you know what your roof’s estimated lifespan is, then compare that number to its current age. Older roofs, even ones that aren’t experiencing current issues, are likelier to develop problems sooner rather than later. If your roof has reached the end of its lifespan, you should think about hiring Auckland reroofing services to have it replaced.

Mould And Mildew Growth. Mould and mildew can be identified by their unpleasant appearance and distinct odour. The specific type of fungus that the mould or mildew is will affect its appearance, but in general, they appear as dark (usually blackish, brownish or greenish) stains on surfaces. They have a distinct musty odour. Mould and mildew can be caused by moisture penetration and ventilation issues, and can cause uncomfortable symptoms like itchy eyes, coughing and sneezing.

Upgrading Your Home With Auckland Reroofing Professionals

If you’ve noticed any of the above-listed signs, or if you’re simply interested in improving your home’s efficiency, safety and value, then we invite you to talk to us at Advance Roofing Limited.

Do you have any questions about metal roofing, roof replacements or anything else? Call 021 949 477 or message us online to get started.

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