Roof Shingles Are Curling

Curling shingles are a common sight on roofs and are a warning sign for underlying problems.

Roof shingles are curling.

Curling shingles will expose the roof underneath which could cause further damage to your house. Old age one of the most common causes of curling shingles is age. Installing shingles in the winter when they may have been stored at improper temperatures or installing them when they are wet can also lead to curling. Curling is when the corners of the shingle come loose and curl up.

The first place to check if your shingles are curling is your attic. If you have an asphalt roof that was done more than 12 15 years ago and the shingles are curling it s probably time to get it re roofed. Defective shingle products there are times when shingles can curl simply due to the fact that they were carelessly manufactured. Which means your shingles will eventually curl or could potentially fly off.

Lack of sufficient ventilation tends to be the cause of most shingle damage. Shingle curling may occur on both organic and fiberglass asphalt shingles. Shingle curling defects occur on both organic mat or fiberglass mat asphalt roof shingles though we see them more often on organic mat shingles. When your roof shingles start to curl it can mean that you need roof replacement soon.

Curling is the most common of problems with roof shingles. A curling shingle usually indicates a problem with the shingle itself or the way the shingle was installed. Shingle curling is one of the most common signs of shingle wear and tear.