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If your roof is constructed from asphalt shingles, as many roofs are, it should have hundreds of tiny stony granules on it. These granules are a very important part of the shingles. They protect the roof from damage from the sun by reflecting its rays away from the roof. This also helps with your home’s insulation, but only slightly. Without granules, asphalt roof shingles appear out of repair and poorly maintained and are likely to become leaky and experience further damage. There are many reasons asphalt shingles may find themselves without their granules. Some causes of granule loss are normal and should be expected, but there are instances in which extreme loss of granules can occur. After an asphalt roof has been freshly installed, it is normal for some granules to wash away once it rains. These granules will be easy to find along rain gutters and at their downspouts. Abnormal asphalt roofing shingle granule loss can be caused by: Excessive walking on the roof
Roof blistering
Hail damage
Defective shingles It is relatively easy to notice when a roof is suffering from extreme granule loss because it will not look the way it’s supposed to. If your roof has lost a great deal of its shingles, it may need to be patched up or even replaced. If your roof is looking like it might need to be repaired or replaced, the Austin roofers at AAA Mustang Roofing have the experience and knowledge necessary to perform all kinds of complicated roofing work.
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