Most experts agree that a typical roof will last between 20 and 25 years.
Roof granual loss 12 years old.
Near uniform loss across the shingles indicates that it s not foot traffic in which granule loss would be concentrated on the butts.
One of the ways asphalt shingles have been perfected over the years is with granules.
In addition to exposure to the elements granules may also wear off if the roof is walked on frequently or if a tree branch habitually rubs against the roof.
I have never seen shingle granule loss to this extent the owner told me the roof was about ten years old.
You can see the fiberglass fibers in the mat.
I have a 30 year roof that is 8 or 9 years old.
Over the years granules begin to erode and fall off.
But excess granule loss from a newer roof is unusual.
Once this erosion of the granule has taken place the life of the shingle is basically over.
However if the roof is over a year old and if the granules are showing excessive loss or balding then the asphalt begins to be exposed thus causing rapid deterioration.
If your shingles are losing granules and you re not sure whether to repair or replace your roof call tadlock roofing at 855 964 7663 to schedule an inspection today.
This appears to be excessive granule loss.
In the past year my asphalt shingle roof seems like it has really started to go bad.
As the roof ages some of these granules come loose from the asphalt layer.
Here s a few possible causes.
These granules stay on the roof for most of the roof s life span.
It also depends on whether the old roof was removed and you only have one layer of shingles and if it is properly ventilated.
Your roof is old.
If the roof was installed over another layer or several layers and it is older than 20 years chances are you need a new roof.
Professional for an inspection and repairs if your roof is experiencing granule loss.
If your roof is more than 10 years old.
I had a roofing company look at the roof and they stated we needed a roof.
Depending on the level of granule loss and age of your roof you may be able to replace the damaged shingles without having to get a new roof.
The disturbing part is my roof is only 14 years old and the shingles came with a 30 year guarantee.
I see large areas of my shingles that have no granules.
It is important to note that granule loss is a normal part of roofing wear and tear.
