Finding sandy grit in your gutters, along the roof line, or under downspouts? Your roof may be shedding the protective layer of ceramic-coated stone and slag on the surface of your shingles. While it is normal to lose some grit in the first few months after a new roof is installed, protracted or extensive granule loss is never normal and must be addressed right away to prevent further damage.
Thermal cycling happens to every asphalt roof in the United States every single day as temperatures rise and fall. You can’t stop it, and depending on where you live, the local climate may even make it worse. The good news is that roof restoration, shingle rejuvenation, and attic ventilation improvements can help you fight back and slow it down before it can severely damage your shingles.
High temperatures can wreak havoc on an asphalt shingle roof, but it’s actually the UV rays in sunlight that cause the most damage. These shorter-wavelength forms of light transfer much more energy into your shingles, which can cause the petrochemical oils inside the core to evaporate or harden. Shingle rejuvenators like Roof Maxx treat this problem at the root by replenishing these lost oils so the shingle feels soft and flexible again.
An aging roof attracts the wrong kind of attention from buyers, agents, and appraisers when you’re trying to sell. Roof restoration can help roll back by making shingles flexible again so they perform better for up to 5 years. Every treatment comes with a 5-year transferable warranty that proves the roof has been professionally treated and maintained.
Aging houses and rising real estate prices are pricing many homeowners out of the market, so maintaining what you have is more important than ever. Scheduling inspections, staying on top of repairs, and treatment processes like roof restoration can help you get more life out of your home’s systems and keep costs down at the same time.
Gable roofs are really popular, but they’re far from the only option available to you in commercial or residential roofing. Explore the pros and cons of hip, gable, flat, butterfly domed, and curved roofs as well as the materials they’re made from to find the best fit for your climate and home here.
Learn about the pros and cons of metal and asphalt shingle roofs, including how long each one lasts, how materials like steel, aluminum, copper, zinc, and asphalt stack up, and when to choose each one, in this guide from the experts at Roof Maxx.
Summary: Upgrading insulation and sealing cracks can prevent energy loss and reduce utility bills by closing off drafts from windows, foundations, and other areas. New
Prior to Roof Maxx, you had no alternative except to replace... and now you do, for pennies on the dollar.”
With our five-year, transferable warranty, you’ll enjoy the peace of mind that your roof and entire home are protected.
