Granule Loss in Asphalt Shingles

Asphalt is known as the most popular roofing material in the country because of its durability, weather resistance, and value for money. It’s also equipped to shed water, giving any roof it’s installed on excellent waterproofing. However, like any other roofing material, it may deteriorate due to many reasons. Would a granule loss be a concern though? Your roof and siding contractor will explain here. 

Understanding Shingle Granule Loss

This occurs on organic-mat or fiberglass-mat asphalt roof shingles. Depending on the cause and extent of mineral granule loss, the loosening of this protective coating can spell the end of life of an asphalt shingle roof or the demise of a mineral-granule-coated roll roofing roof. However, this is inevitable because your roof gets exposed to different weather conditions, temperatures, and elements.

Things You Can Do

• If the deterioration of the roofing material is the result of constant exposure to the elements, there is no need to worry. Roof replacement pros remind that an asphalt shingle roof naturally sheds granules as it ages, which end up in the gutters or on the ground beneath the eaves. Moreover, the negative effects of granule loss aren’t always visible until the roof gets sufficiently old, which shouldn’t be an issue anyway as you’ll likely be replacing the roof.
• If anything, you should be worried about the idea of roof blistering. These small protrusions, while often just manufacturing defects, happen when moisture builds up underneath the topmost layers of the roof. Such blisters are the first signs of wear on the shingles, leading to an abnormal shedding of granules.

For a Monroe, NY, roofing, and roof repair contractor, you can trust HomePro Exteriors Inc. Our team offers more than three generations of experience in the sale, installation, and service of residential and commercial exterior home improvement projects. Schedule a free consultation and estimate at (845) 299-203 or here.