Roof Shingles Are Curling

If you have an asphalt roof that was done more than 12 15 years ago and the shingles are curling it s probably time to get it re roofed.

Roof shingles are curling.

Old age one of the most common causes of curling shingles is age. Curling shingles are a common sight on roofs and are a warning sign for underlying problems. Curling is the most common of problems with roof shingles. Curling is when the corners of the shingle come loose and curl up.

Which means your shingles will eventually curl or could potentially fly off. Shingle curling may occur on both organic and fiberglass asphalt shingles. When your roof shingles start to curl it can mean that you need roof replacement soon. Installing shingles in the winter when they may have been stored at improper temperatures or installing them when they are wet can also lead to curling.

The first place to check if your shingles are curling is your attic. Shingle curling defects occur on both organic mat or fiberglass mat asphalt roof shingles though we see them more often on organic mat shingles. A curling shingle usually indicates a problem with the shingle itself or the way the shingle was installed. Curling shingles will expose the roof underneath which could cause further damage to your house.

Simply put your roof just might be too old. Shingle curling is one of the most common signs of shingle wear and tear. Curled shingles also become rigid and will eventually break sooner or later.