Age Alone Doesn't Tell You What You Think It Does
A 20-year-old roof that's been well-maintained can outperform a 10-year-old roof that was poorly installed. Age matters, but it's not the standalone signal most people treat it as.
What Points to Replacement
- Granule loss severe enough to expose the shingle mat broadly, not just in one spot
- Multiple repair visits in a short window for different issues
- Visible sagging — a structural signal, not cosmetic
- Daylight visible through the roof deck from inside the attic
- Shingles curling or losing their seal broadly across the roof
What Doesn't Necessarily Mean Replacement
A single leak, isolated flashing failure, or one storm event with contained damage — these are often legitimately repairable.
Frequently Asked Questions
Not necessarily. A working roof with no real signs of failure doesn't need replacing just because of age — worth an inspection to confirm rather than assuming.
Depends which one — daylight through the deck or structural sagging is worth prompt attention; granule loss is worth scheduling but rarely an emergency.
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