How do you ruin shingles?

What causes shingles to deteriorate?

Incipient Deterioration

Aging starts as soon as the shingles get exposed to the air, and different factors like heat or pressure can accelerate this process. Further wear happens after roof installation. Wind, rain and sun exposure can all cause the shingles to lose some granules.

How do I know if my shingles are damaged?

Will salt damage shingles?

It rusts nail heads: Rock salt may not damage the shingles themselves, but it can cause the nails holding your shingles to the roof to corrode. In turn, this rust can cause stains and streaks on your roof.

Can bleach ruin shingles?

No, bleach will not cause discoloration in your shingles, or asphalt shingles.

How to treat shingles

Will vinegar hurt roof shingles?

Vinegar. Vinegar will not hurt roof shingles and is the best way to clean asphalt shingles. Vinegar bough at the store will have different concentrations of acetic acid. 5% is adequate for most roof damage, although you can go as high as 25% for very stained roofs.

What will damage asphalt shingles?

Will ice melt damage shingles?

If left unchecked, ice dams can damage your roof, gutters, shingles, insulation, and even drywall. While it is nearly impossible to prevent ice dams completely, there are some steps you can take to remove them safely. One of the most popular solutions is roof melt tablets, otherwise known as ice melts.

Can I put ice melt on shingles?

Putting rock salt and ice melt directly on your roof will damage shingles, but by filling the socks with salt and ice melt, tying them off and sticking a few in your gutters, it will help clear them out.

How do you tell if your shingles need replacing?

How do you check for roof damage?

When examining an asphalt-shingled roof, look for loose, broken or cracked shingles. Look for any bubbling or blistering in a shingle, as that indicates moisture has made its way to the interior of the shingle. A shingle with any damage should be replaced immediately to avoid leaks or further structural damage.

How do you know if your roof is water damaged?

What do worn shingles look like?

Missing Granules or Dark Spots

Asphalt shingles are essentially a layer of tar coated with granules of rock that protect the surface. As a roof wears, the granules can come off the surface, weakening the shingle. Dark spots on the shingles may indicate that granules have worn away.

What is the shelf life of asphalt shingles?

Theoretically, there is no shelf life on shingle products in the bundle. However, there may be a tendency for an asphalt shingle to stiffen if stored for more than one year. Should a shingle be used after one year's storage, care should be taken while handling as the shingle may have stiffened over time.

Do roof pucks work?

They do not work! They melt a small hole straight through the ice where they are sitting and that is where they stay, without melting the snow or ice off the roof.

Will magnesium chloride damage shingles?

Is your roof asphalt shingles? Most common high performance ice melters such as magnesium chloride or calcium chloride will certainly melt the ice, but they may also cause staining of the shingles and could also cause corrosion of the gutters, aluminum siding, or fasteners.

What salt is safe for roofs?

Sodium Chloride Or Rock Salt Or Halite

Since they are relatively inexpensive, they are the most preferred type of deicing salts. However, they work up to only 20 degrees Fahrenheit temperature and damage the freeze-induced expansion and contraction of the tiles and roof shingles.

How does wind damage a roof?

Signs of wind damage on a roof include loose or missing shingles, chimney issues, curling or peeling shingles, granule loss, damaged soffit or fascia and indoor leaks. High winds can also cause tree branches to fall and damage a roof. Like hail, wind can cause loss of granules (the sandpaper-like part of the shingle).

How do you describe roof damage?

Regular wear on your roof might look like faded color, dark spots or uneven shingles on your roof, or higher energy bills from deterioration. Roof damage will look more like missing or cracked shingles, water leaks in your attic, or damaged flashing.

Why You Should Never pressure wash your roof?

The main reason to not use your pressure washer to clean your roof isn't that the water jets will damage your shingles. It's just that there are better, more effective methods. If your roof is covered in leaves, moss and dirt, try a leaf blower to sweep the roof clean.

Is roof washing a good idea?

Consistent washing of a roof will remove wet leaves, twigs, seeds, and other debris that can cause algae, mold, and other contaminants to grow in the first place! Regular power washing can then prevent damage to the roof and ensure it always looks its best.

How do you get moss off roof shingles?

A moss-specific cleaner that does not use bleach and is rated by the EPA. Or your own cleaner mix of mild bleach or mild detergent mixed with water in a spray bottle. You may mix 2 cups of chlorine bleach with 2 gallons of water. Or you can use 8 ounces of dish soap with 2 gallons of water.

What can I clean shingles with?

How do you remove black stains from shingles?

A mixture of trisodium phosphate (TSP), bleach, and water will also remove stains. Oxygen bleach lightens stains as well and is less harmful to the environment, but it doesn't produce as immediate or dramatic an effect as chlorine bleach. Roof cleaned with oxygen bleach (left) and chlorine bleach (center).