Roof Shingles Are Curling

When your roof shingles start to curl it can mean that you need roof replacement soon.

Roof shingles are curling.

Shingle curling may occur on both organic and fiberglass asphalt shingles. 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. 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. Shingle curling is one of the most common signs of shingle wear and tear.

The first place to check if your shingles are curling is your attic. Curled shingles also become rigid and will eventually break sooner or later. Shingle curling defects occur on both organic mat or fiberglass mat asphalt roof shingles though we see them more often on organic mat shingles. Lack of sufficient ventilation tends to be the cause of most shingle damage.

Which means your shingles will eventually curl or could potentially fly off. Curling is the most common of problems with roof shingles. Curling shingles are a common sight on roofs and are a warning sign for underlying problems. 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. Old age one of the most common causes of curling shingles is age. Simply put your roof just might be too old.