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Signs It's Time for a New Roof

Jan 10, 2023

Signs You Need a Roof Replacement

Our roofing systems are designed to protect our home from various things such as wind, rain, and hail. In doing this, it takes a lot of damage over time, causing it to need to be replaced. There is no certain time that every roof follows for needing to be replaced. There are only signs that indicate you may need a new roof. These signs include:

Constant Repairs: Roofs will always need some repairs. That comes with every roof, but they shouldn’t need them often. It is normal for it to need repairs and maintenance work annually. However, if repairs seem to be never-ending, your roof may be at the end of its life.

Shingle Granule in Gutters: Granule will fall off your shingles over time. It is perfectly normal to notice small amounts of granule in your gutters. If you are noticing a large number of granules in your gutters, that means that your shingles are losing their effectiveness and likely need to be replaced.

Damaged Flashings: Flashings are put in place to prevent water from seeping into areas where two flat planes meet. If a flashing is damaged, it may have allowed moisture to enter your roof, compromising your roofing materials.

Energy Bills Increasing: Your roof plays a big part in your property’s overall energy efficiency. If you are noticing your energy bills skyrocketing lately, your roof may be to blame.

Mancha Roofing is a roofing contractor serving the San Antonio, TX area. Your roof is responsible for keeping your property safe from the elements. In doing so, it takes a lot of abuse. To keep your property protected, you should always keep an eye out for the signs that indicate you need a new roof. If you notice a lot of the signs, stated above, get in touch with us today! Our roofers can perform roof replacements of all kinds including metal roofs.

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What is the Process for Roof Installation?

22 Jun, 2023

There is a lot that goes into the process of properly installing a roof, which is why you should hire professional roofing contractors. Here’s the process to install a roof: Remove & discard the old roof - To start our roofing contractors will take off the old roof and throw away or recycle those materials. Since roofing shingles can be recycled, most roofing companies or homeowners do recycle them. Check if repairs are needed - Depending on the severity of the damage our roofing contractors may need to do a few repairs before laying down the underlayment for your new roof. If your roof was damaged by a storm, then the structure of your home may need to be repaired. Install underlayment - An underlayment is a layer that protects your roof from getting unwanted moisture under your roof. For even more peace of mind, our roofing contractors will add a felt or tar sheet over the underlayment to act as an extra layer of protection from moisture. Putting down the roof cover - The roof covering is made up of whatever roofing material you decided to go with for your home, so it could be asphalt, metal, or some other material. Our roofing contractors will be precise during this step of the roof installation process because it’s the layer that will be seen by the public. Seal with flashing - Flashing is a material made of metal that is used to do one last seal around chimneys or windows to keep moisture from getting in and causing things to rust and mold. Covering the ridge - The ridge is the middle of your roof where the two sides of your roof meet. Our roofing contractors will use special materials to seal your roof during this step of the roof installation process.