Roof Shingles Are Curling

Curling is the most common of problems with roof shingles.

Roof shingles are curling.

Curled shingles also become rigid and will eventually break sooner or later. 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. Shingle curling defects occur on both organic mat or fiberglass mat asphalt roof shingles though we see them more often on organic mat shingles. Curling shingles are a common sight on roofs and are a warning sign for underlying problems.

The first place to check if your shingles are curling is your attic. Lack of sufficient ventilation tends to be the cause of most shingle damage. Curling is when the corners of the shingle come loose and curl up. When your roof shingles start to curl it can mean that you need roof replacement soon.

Which means your shingles will eventually curl or could potentially fly off. Shingle curling may occur on both organic and fiberglass asphalt shingles. Defective shingle products there are times when shingles can curl simply due to the fact that they were carelessly manufactured. Old age one of the most common causes of curling shingles is age.

Curling shingles will expose the roof underneath which could cause further damage to your house. Shingle curling is one of the most common signs of shingle wear and tear. Simply put your roof just might be too old.