At the end of a long day, there is nothing like coming home to the safety and comfort of your home. The roof over your head plays a pivotal role in making that happen. With all it goes through to protect you, you need to take care of your roof in return.
A properly maintained roof can last anywhere from 20 to 50 years, depending on the material. But, it can suffer damage from winds that you wouldn’t think twice about. One of the most harmful problems a roof can have is loose shingles.
Loose roof shingles can result in severe property damage. Read on to learn about six problems you could run into if you don’t fix your roof’s loose shingles.
1. Leads to Water Damage
Loose shingles provide space for water to seep under your roof. Moisture under your roof can cause rot, mold, and leaks. These can make your home unsafe for you and your family.
In colder climates like here in Pennsylvania, water can get into a roof, freeze, and expand. As a result, the ice can damage the wood, impacting the structural integrity of your roof. Water can then leak through these damaged areas to other parts of your home, leading to more costly repairs.
2. Hurts Your Property Value
Your roof plays a huge role in your home’s curb appeal and helps make your home’s first impression. Potential buyers will notice roof issues like missing or out-of-place shingles. If you are looking to sell your home, having your roof in good condition can boost your home value.
Loose shingles raise concerns about the potential damage that buyers want to avoid. Doing roof repair before you sell your home is shown to help your home get more offers, sell faster, and sell for your asking price.
3. Raises Your Energy Bill
Your roof protects your home from the heat and UV rays of the sun. Loose roof shingles create areas where the sun can warm your home more than necessary. In the cold months, these loose shingles provide openings for heat to escape.
Since these shingles force your air conditioning and heating system to work harder, it requires more energy. As a result, your energy bill will increase.
4. Allows Leaves and Debris to Pile Up
Cleaning is a must to maintain your roof because it helps slow wear and tear. But, when shingles are loose, leaves and debris can get into the space created and build up. This build-up of debris can cause the wood around it to rot.
When rot is left untreated, it can spread. This can lead to more holes and damage to your roof, so the problem grows along with the cost to repair it.
5. Let Pests Into Your Home
Loose shingles provide space for not only water to get through but pests as well. These pests can then spread throughout the rest of your home, becoming a nuisance. Pests can eat away at the wood of your home, causing more problems.
Always Repair Loose Shingles
Loose shingles can lead to severe property damage that impacts the safety of your home and can hurt your wallet. It’s best to check your roof for loose shingles regularly and fix them as soon as possible to avoid these issues. The sooner you catch them, the less likely a few loose shingles will turn into a full roof repair.
Do you want to ensure your roof is in great shape? At TC Backer, we offer roof maintenance, repair, and replacement. Contact us today for a free roof inspection.
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