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Sure Proof of Shingle Wear

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A certain amount of construction goes into every asphalt shingle installed by an Orange County roofer. That’s right. Each one of those beautiful shingles is the result of a painstaking manufacturing process of molding together various materials and layers that ultimately form the final product – a shingle.

This tidbit of info may surprise those who imagine asphalt shingles are cut from a long sheet of material, like a piece of cloth. Not so. There are no ready-made asphalt shingles to be had anywhere. They must, without exception, be crafted and built-up layer by layer. In general, the better the layering, the better the performance. Makes sense.

No matter how well constructed or how meticulously installed by Orange County roofers, asphalt shingles can deteriorate over time. Among the various shingle components, one of the most susceptible to deterioration is the fiberglass intermat. This is an underlayer that is covered with a solid asphalt surface, its thickness determined by the manufacturer. The primary purpose of an intermat is to hold the asphalt together while inhibiting cracks and separation. Over time, however, the asphalt invariably wears away, often revealing a small section of the once unseen intermat.

This revelation ranks high on the importance meter. Why? Because whenever glimpses of fiberglass are available to the general public, no matter how small the section, the revelation is a guaranteed sign that shingles are worn beyond ordinary usefulness. Given this state-of-affairs, it very well may be time to select an Orange County roofing company for a much-needed roof replacement.

Possibly curiosity is getting the better of you, driving you to acquire more knowledge about this topic. Sounds reasonable. You can satisfy the yearning by asking a local expert for some enlightenment. Let’s say you reside in Laguna Beach. In that case, just ask a Laguna Beach roofer for some additional info. You’ll probably get answers by the truckload.

If you have questions about asphalt shingles, Luke Roofing can help. A long-established Orange County roofer, we provide prompt, reliable expertise for every residential roofing and commercial roofing need. No matter where you live in OC, you can count on Luke Roofing for reliable roofing solutions.

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Lenny R. on Monday, 03 July 2023 21:11

Wish this article about worn out shingles didn't hit home. But two sections of my roof were replaced when the roof was about 12 years old. Now, 7 years later, the new part looks great, but the old part is showing the fiberglass like the article talks about. Does that mean it's over? Does the roof need to be replaced now?

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Wish this article about worn out shingles didn't hit home. But two sections of my roof were replaced when the roof was about 12 years old. Now, 7 years later, the new part looks great, but the old part is showing the fiberglass like the article talks about. Does that mean it's over? Does the roof need to be replaced now?
Abby M. (Editor) on Monday, 03 July 2023 21:14

Hi Lenny, Thanks for dropping a note and your questions!
Surprisingly, not always. It really depends on how bad it is and another consideration is how unsightly it is to you. There's a chance that you could keep the roof in place for another 2-5 years without any problems at all. It completely depends on its condition. But it would probably make sense to have us come out and take a look, especially if your local here in Orange Count. We're happy to do so at no cost to give you the straight scoop.

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Hi Lenny, Thanks for dropping a note and your questions! Surprisingly, not always. It really depends on how bad it is and another consideration is how unsightly it is to you. There's a chance that you could keep the roof in place for another 2-5 years without any problems at all. It completely depends on its condition. But it would probably make sense to have us come out and take a look, especially if your local here in Orange Count. We're happy to do so at no cost to give you the straight scoop.