Asphalt shingles offer excellent protection from both heavy rain and extreme heat, making them a budget-friendly roofing choice with a lifespan of 20-30 years or more. However, if you've purchased a home with a roof that's already 10-15 years old, it may be out of warranty and halfway through its life expectancy.

Common issues with aging roofs include leaks from failing vent pipe collars, skylight gaskets, or improper installation. Wind damage can also be a sign that the shingles' adhesive sealant is failing. It's important to note that not all wind damage is age-related; it can also occur if surrounding shingles were not properly sealed after a repair. If you notice any of these problems, don't worry. A qualified roof repair specialist can identify and correct these common issues, ensuring your roof remains leak-free for years to come.

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  • Vent Pipe Collar Leaks $

    The rubber boot on these flashings is prone to failure, sometimes well before the roofing itself, often causing leaks in bathrooms. However, with plumbing vents running through attics, ceiling stains can appear anywhere.

  • Not all wind damage is created equal $

    Here is an example of a previous repair that did not properly seal the surrounding shingles to the new ones, leaving them vulnerable to wind damage.

  • Now properly sealed & repaired $

    When removing shingles and breaking the sealant that bonds them, it is important to use a high-quality sealant to ensure that wind gusts do not damage the surrounding shingles.

  • Wind Tree limb damage $$

    What we’re looking at is a hole the size of a fist—yes, make a fist and look at it—that’s what a tree limb did to this roof. It punched straight through the wood below. Luckily for the homeowners, this was an open porch with soffit, so the damage didn’t affect the interior of their home.

  • Ongoing Roof leak $$

    Ignoring noisy brakes on your car can lead to costly repairs. The same goes for your roof: wood damage, wet, moldy insulation, and extra drywall expenses.

  • Low-sloped roof? too flat for shingles $$-$$$

    Not all roof pitches are suitable for shingles, and most flat roofs aren't completely flat. This has been a long-standing challenge, with roofers finding creative ways to install shingles on roofs with insufficient slope for decades, such as tightening the spacing between rows of shingles or more recently using special ice and water underlayments.

  • Low sloped roofs looks like a duck it's a duck $$-$$$

    Most roofing contractors typically specialize in either flat roofs or shingle roofs, and these techniques usually don’t overlap. However, with home additions often creating unique situations, a hybrid approach can be very useful. A contractor with plenty of practical experience in installing both types of roofing, as well as servicing and repairing older roofs, is invaluable in these cases.

  • Tornado damage Newtown Pa $$-$$$

    This was an extreme situation—a tornado less than a mile from your home. However, this could happen to anyone's roof when improper nailing or failing sealant on the shingles gives way, indicating that a roof replacement is inevitable. If financial constraints make a full roof replacement impossible, consider replacing the most affected section of roofing. Often, it’s wind-driven storms that target specific areas of your home.

Close-up view of a damaged section on a brown shingled roof with loose shingles and a vent pipe, with a residential yard and sidewalk visible in the background.

Asphalt shingle repairs shouldn’t look like an eye sore with different brand color options there is a close match to your roof’s colors, if an exact match is your desired choice your shingles can be removed from a less obvious area at an additional expense