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| How old is that roof? You could put some sealant on the spots where the aggregate is missing, but that's not a long term solution. I'm seeing aggregate loss in multiple areas along with some cracking. I think you're nearing the end of your shingle's life span. |
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| quote: Originally posted by a1abdj:
How old is that roof?
You could put some sealant on the spots where the aggregate is missing, but that's not a long term solution.
I'm seeing aggregate loss in multiple areas along with some cracking. I think you're nearing the end of your shingle's life span.
Six years old. But it took a bit of a beating when I had chimney work done. |
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| quote: Originally posted by Fredward:
Contact the roofer who did it and the manufacturer of the shingles. Most major manufacturers have guarantees and you will likely be able to get a pro-rated discount on new shingles, but will still have to pay labor, etc. In my experience, it's not worth waiting because a leak will cause more damage and more expense. I had a "25 year" roof installed on my last house and the roof was still in great shape 22 years later.
This! Yes your shingles should have some warranty left and the damage will be prorated. By calling your roofer back he can professionally examine the complete roof and see if any other areas need attention.
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| quote: Originally posted by MikeinNC:
Looks like hail damage or someone dropped a tool. Personally, I’d collect some of the gravel from the gutter and smear the spot with black jack and reapply the gravel…but I’m cheap
This is what I have done. My roof is 25 years old and I have never been able to get my roof replaced after a storm despite everyone around me getting theirs replaced. I have lost many ridge shingles in storms and replace those, but soon I will have to replace the whole roof on my own dime. Not looking forward to that.
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| A little bit of tar and your good to go. If your handy you can replace them yourself if you have extra from the install. Do it in the summer when the shingle are warm and pliable.
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| Yes, check with the roofer, see what they ‘may’ do. After that, 6 y/o roof, I’d do an ‘interim’ fix on the thin spots, roofing tar or similar. |
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| quote: Originally posted by pbslinger:
You can buy a bottle of colored crushed rock to make repairs on shingles.
I didnt know you could buy it that way. In a pinch you could scoop them out from the bottom of the gutter. I would replace the shingle in the first half of the picture. The second I would tar and put the crushed rock on it.
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