Inside your home

Ceiling stains or actual water leaks are signs of condensation in the attic or water getting through the
shingle covering. While stains may appear negligible, they are likely the advance warning of future
roof problems and costly interior repairs.

On the roof

Is your roof more than 10 years old? If it is, any of the following signs of weathering or damage are
an indication that your roof may need help.

Aging

1) Bare spots - areas in which the protective granular surface has worn off.

2) Accumulation of granules in the gutters.

3) Fine fissures in the shingle surface which widen through weathering.

Broken or missing shingles

Damage can be caused by extreme wind conditions and snow removal. This may take the form of broken, torn or missing shingles which can permit the entry of water.

Buckling

Caused by warping of roof decks, buckling is a visible distortion of the horizontal lines od shingles on the roof, going up the roof slope. Shingle tabs become exposed to wind and can be torn off, again permitting the entry of water.

Clawing

Curling under of the shingle tab's bottom edge. The bulge created is susceptible to substantial damage be wind action, hail or ice.

Curling

An upward curling of shingle tabs, making them highly susceptible to wind and ice damage.