Are You Missing Shingles? Your Asphalt Shingle Roof Leaking?

The majority of homes in Vancouver use asphalt shingles for their roofs. Asphalt has a nice combination of low cost, moderate durability, and has enough colors and patterns to make the roof look nice. However, asphalt roofing of all the roofing materials is the most prone to needing repairs. 

An asphalt roof in Vancouver BC may last for between 20-30 years if very well maintained; however, most are not well maintained and last for around 10-15 years. Fortunately, most asphalt repair work isn't costly. If the situation is one that the roof looks completely shot, then a replacement may be necessary, but in most cases, quality repairs can save years of the roof's life. 

We only work with the best asphalt repair roofing companies servicing Vancouver BC. We can have a roofer visit your house to inspect the problem and then provide an estimate and proposal on the repairs needed. We can give you an honest evaluation of whether a repair will be sufficient or if a replacement is recommended

When repairing an asphalt shingle roof if the damage seems substantial the question always arises as to whether it is wiser to replace the roof. Older asphalt roofs needing many repairs are quite often better off being replaced due to the inevitability. Here ares some signs it is better to replace than repair:

• Brittle Shingles - If you can easily break a shingle from bending it the roof may be near the end of it's lifespan.
• Excess Damage - Large swaths of shingles needing to be replaced or leaks throughout the home often mean it's time for replacement.
• Old Roof - If your roof is near 30 years old it's more than likely on it's last leg, and repairs only delay getting a replacement anyway.
• Wet Insulation - Often the wet insulation can only be replaced by removing  and replacing the existing roof structure.