You are probably like so many other homeowners who don't have the time or money or patience for another home repair project, another expense another problem to have to plan for. You may have been saving for a family journey, a new automobile, or even refurbishing one of the rooms in your house and think that you can't afford right now. So you disregard the signs, and you put it off in favor of the current car, the family trip, or the master bathroom renovation. But regrettably, roof restoration is not something you want to put on the back burner, as it can end up costing you considerably more money down the road if it does not already cost you more cash now!

You may ask "how do I know if I need to have my roof replaced, or if I need to have it washed?" You could call a roofing contractor and request an examination. Most roofing contractors give free checks and can even help you with getting your homeowner's insurance to include most if not all of the cost if it is a result of damage from a storm. You should request a roofing specialist. Here are a few cautionary signs to look for in your roofing, brought to you by Durafoam Roofing, that will let you know if you will need to have your roof fixed or even replaced. Durafoam Roofing has been in the business for more than 20 years, and have helped more than 5,000 customers over the years. Most of these signs can be observed from the ground and by looking in your attic if available.

1. Dark stained or dirty-looking areas on your roof. One of the common likely causes of any colored or stained looking spaces on your roof is a result fungus or algae growth which in turn produces the roof to seem abnormally black or stained in specific areas. This difficulty often happens in warm, muggy climates such as the southeastern section of the country. This can be a dilemma for your roof as the algae or fungus starts to eat away at the shingle base inducing them to extricate and decay. If you detect any dark patches on your roof and are anxious of climbing on your roof to get a better glimpse, then contact a committed roofing contractor to examine your roof and decide if the stains are indeed algae growth and to what extent. It is beneficial to address possible mold growth before it expands to other parts of the roof making this problem and the possible hit to your purse even worse than you thought it might be.

2. Missing, buckled, fractured or curved shingles. All of these signs can indicate that your shingles may be near the end of their beneficial life. Due in part to the time and increased vulnerability to the different elements mother nature may throw at them, the shingles on your, unfortunately, will not last forever. Over time the granules that add color to and protect the shingle material from UV rays begin to fall off exposing the content to the elements. Over time this exposure causes the shingles to crack or curl upwards at the edges. Sometimes this cracking can eventually lead to shingles breaking into pieces and flying off the roof or buckling during storms with really high winds.

So now that you understand these critical caution signs to spot you can avoid the anxiety and problem of dealing with a potentially much more expensive project than you may afford. You don't have to sacrifice that down payment on a new automobile or that family holiday you were planning to take, but only if you act now before it is too late. Remember, most roofing contractors offer a free inspection so it costs you nothing to at least have your roof looked at for possible problems that can usually be repaired for less than you may think. Ensure you do your homework and receive quotes from many different applicants as well as recommendations. By being proactive and finding the proper constructor for the project you can avoid more important problems down the road.