Granule loss indicates aging of a roof.
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Roof shingles are covered in tiny colored chips known as granules.
See our blog post why is granule loss a problem for an asphalt shingle roof.
Wood shingles are generally sawn on both sides to form a smooth tapered profile shape.
Tree branches rubbing on the roof this creates clearly defined swept areas of excessive granule loss.
A severe storm a strong thunderstorm is going loosen shingle granules and a hail storm is even worse usually also with pock marked shingles.
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Once this erosion of the granule has taken place the life of the shingle is basically over.
Wood shakes are split on one or both sides to form a textured grain appearance.
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Over the years granules begin to erode and fall off.
These granules help to protect the asphalt from harsh environmental conditions such as uv light and heavy rains.
Contains a uv blocker that protects against damaging sunlight improving the durability of the membranes and the system color lock ceramic firing helps maintain the true shingle color weather resistant and designed to meet industry and code requirements.
Some other aging clues are curling at shingle corners lack of tab adhesion and broken off pieces as the shingles get more brittle with age.
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