Are Your Asphalt Shingles Losing Their Granules?
If you notice your roof is losing granules, there's a chance your roof is nearing the end of it's life. These mineral granules serve as extra protection from the elements. Without those granules, you could experience leaks and other roof damage. In today's blog, your Lake of the Ozarks roofing company explains both the causes and effects of the loss of protective mineral granules on your asphalt roof. Spotting Granule Loss Besides checking the actual shingle surface for granule loss, which can be difficult without climbing on the roof, you can look for granules in the gutters. As the granules fall off the roof, they can collect in the gutters and downspouts. You could also see them collecting on the ground where the downspout sends the water, as the rain can wash the granules down and away from the house. Causes of Granule Loss Let's take a look at a few of the common causes of granule loss on asphalt roofs: 1. Your Roof is Old. - In most cases, granule...