Home Roof Replacement

Info on re-roofing and roof replacement.

Aging and failure of asphalt shingles

Left: Example of faster asphalt shingle wear along eaves due to channeled water running down the roof. Right: Severe shrinkage resulting in tearing away of entire flaps. Note the exposed nail heads. Water running down the roof can seep around the nails into the interior space.

The protective nature of asphalt shingles primarily comes from the asphalt  impregnating the paper. Over time in the hot sun, the asphalt soften and when rain falls the asphalt is gradually washed out of the shingles and down onto the ground. Along eves and complex roof lines more water is channeled so in these areas the loss occurs more quickly.

Eventually the loss of the heavy oils causes the fibers to shrink, exposing the nail heads under the shingle flaps. The shrinkage also breaks up the surface coating of sand adhered to the surface of the paper, and eventually causes the paper to begin to tear itself apart.

Once the nail heads are exposed, water running down the roof can seep into the building around the nail shank, resulting in rotting of roof building materials and causing moisture damage to ceilings and paint inside.

Replacement of worn roofing is a specialty of Hall Brothers Roofing.

Don’t let the environment and the weather get the better of your most important asset, your home.

Call now for a complete quote from a Central Florida Roofer.

866-236-3524

Shingle roof installation

Shingle roof installation

Re roofing your home is a smart way to protect your biggest investment.

When should I re- roof may house?

Even thought the shingle say they are warrantied for 25 or 30 year they will not last that long in our Florida weather.  There are a few ways that you can tell that it is time to re- roof you house.

When you start to see the granular (sand like pieces that are on the top of the shingle to protect the rest of the shingle) on the ground and in the gutters or maybe at the end of the down spouts.  This means that the shingle has started to break down.  The top layer is not adhering to the rest of the shingle.  The shingle is starting to dry out.   The shingle in time will start to wear on the edges and curl up. You need a reroof.

Shingle will discolor with the sun or with the shade.  Mold and mildew will build up on the shingle and will speed up the deterioration of the shingle. You need a reroof.

If you have had your shingle cleaned with high pressure on chlorine this will also speed up the deterioration of the shingle. You need a reroof.

One other thing to be aware of is that if you think that in the next storm that there could be enough damage and the roof would need to be replaced.  Don’t expect the insurance company to pay for the whole thing.  They are getting tougher and are prorating the settlement amount based on the age and condition of the roof it self.  All so if the installation way not done correctly or by a licensed contractor it could not be covered as well.

These are some of the many reason why you should had your roof, reroof by a state licensed and fully insured company.

Hall Brothers Roofing has been in business in the greater Orlando area for over 23 years.  We have hundreds of roofs that we have re roofed. We are fully insured and state licensed.  We are members in good standing with the Better Business Bureau. We have a 10 year warranty.

So call us at 866-236-3524

Or email us at info@hallbrothersroofing.com.

We will be glad to help you with your new roof.