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Look familiar?
Then it’s time to
call the
roofing professionals
at Avenue Road Roofing.
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Your shingles need attention when you can see bare spots, broken shingles, buckling, curling or clawing.
When you observe damaged shingles, phone our Call Centre (416-785-5129) to request a free estimate or a more detailed inspection, available for a nominal fee.
Timely repair of damaged shingles can save you money by:
- extending the service life of your roof
- avoiding the development of an even more significant roofing problem that can put the contents of your home at risk
It pays to trust your roofing repair to the professionals at Avenue Road Roofing. We get the job done right the first time – and we only recommend what needs to be done. That means you won’t be sold a roof replacement when all you need is a roofing repair – a common problem with disreputable roofers who take advantage of uninformed home owners.
Bare Spots
The protective granular surface of a shingle starts to wear off when the asphalt, used to bind the granules, begins to harden. Significant granular loss leads to a bare spot and the appearance of fine fissures on the shingle’s surface. If you see significant accumulation of granules in your gutters, your roof likely requires repair.
Broken and Missing Shingles
Shingles can be broken or torn by extreme wind or the physical removal of snow. If the damaged shingle is not repaired immediately, a water leak can develop, especially if the damaged shingle is on the low slope of the roof (where run-off is slower).
Buckling
Buckling is a visible distortion or waviness in the horizontal lines of shingles. It typically appears in a straight line of shingles running up the roofing slope. Most often, the problem is warping of the roof deck caused by poor ventilation, improper decking materials, or thinner-than-recommended plywood.
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Buyer Tip: When you order a new roof have the contractor specify what decking materials will be used. That’s important because some discount roofers try to cut corners by using inferior decking. |
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Curling
The upward curling of shingle tabs is a common sight in older roofs, where moisture build-up in the attic affects the underside of the shingle. Curled shingles can lead to water leaks. Moreover, since curled shingles do not lie flat, they are highly susceptible to additional damage, or complete removal, by high wind, hail or ice.
Clawing
Bulges in a shingle are a symptom of “clawing”, when the bottom edge of a shingle tab starts to curl under itself. Since clawed shingles no longer lie flat, they are highly susceptible to additional damage, or complete removal, by high wind, hail or ice.
Slate, cedar and concrete
Cedar shingles or shakes, slate shingles and concrete tiles can all break, become loose or be missing entirely. Ensure these small problems don't evolve into a bigger problem by getting them fixed fast by the experts at Avenue Road Roofing. |
