All roofs over time deteriorate. Mother Nature, especially in the Southeastern US, puts many homes to the test with thunderstorms, wind, hail, and severe weather. Many local residents wonder how long do roofs last for Atlanta home owners? The sun also greatly impacts a roof's life expectancy. The asphalt used to hold the granules together on the fiberglass mat can deteriorate prematurely over time if exposed to direct sunlight. The temperature extremes in your area; inadequate ventilation; exposure to wind, snow, ice and rain; hail and or wind damage can punish a roof. If poor installation exists, such as the use of staples, too few nails in the shingles, high nailed shingles, inadequate/poor flashing, or nail holes, a roof can fail at any time.
Improper maintenance is usually the reason that roofs fail prematurely. All fasteners used to hold down vents, pipe boots, flashing, ridge vent, or other items need to be monitored for exposure over time. The same holds true where there are seams such as at the intersection of a pipe boot and a plumbing vent pipe. When the roof is installed, sealants are used to cover areas where fasteners are exposed or seams exist. Those sealants wear out and just need to be kept in tip top shape. Expansion and contraction of roofs causes nails to pop up or shingles to tear. When that happens, you just need to repair them in order to make your roof last. If you stay on top of the maintenance, your roof can last years and years. If you don't pay attention to the minor repairs needed during a roof's lifetime, you might need to change it out sooner depending on how extensive the damage is.
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