It’s a fact – over time, asphalt shingles age, and eventually they will need to be replaced. Give or take, the average lifespan of an asphalt shingled roof is about 8 to 10 years, depending on the climate where you live. When shingles show any of the signs mentioned below, roof replacement is likely to be the only solution. Visible Damage: Shingles weaken and become brittle as they age. Damage such as multiple broken tiles or tabs are easy to spot visibly. The roof should be replaced right away before it starts to leak. Penetrations: It’s not only asphalt...

So a big storm’s blown through, and it looks like your roof may have suffered some storm damage. Now what? First of all, know what you’re looking for. After a storm, contact a roofing company to do an inspection. Some signs of storm damage include: Lots of granules of asphalt in the gutter if you have asphalt shingles (as the storm took off the protective coating). You can hear the roof crunch under your feet (meaning it lifted up during the storm and is still settling down). There may be problems underneath, between the wood and the shingles. Split...