New Roof Granule Loss

Granule loss is the leading instigator of roof replacements as it s the heaviest and most prevalent symptom of a very aged roof.

New roof granule loss.

Granular loss is easily seen via visual inspection but you may not even have to get on the roof to spot the signs. Defective shingle product a whole neighborhood of houses got replaced at the 5 year point here in the villages by the. Loose granules will wash off the roof and pile up in gutters or flow through downspouts to the garden lawn or driveway. Major storm events such as hail storms can loosen and or remove the granules.

Especially with older roofs foot traffic can cause shingle wear and granule loss. If the roof is reported to be new the granules shown in our photo are normal and not a worry. Tree branches rubbing on. A severe storm a strong thunderstorm is going loosen shingle granules and a hail storm is even worse usually also.

Depending on the level of granule loss and age of your roof you may be able to replace the damaged shingles without having to get a new roof. Here s a few possible causes. You can begin this roof condition assessment at the ground before even looking at the roof itself. Over time normal weathering can cause your granules to become looser and eventually fall off.