Age is a rough guide
You'll see rejuvenation companies cite a window of about 8 to 20 years for asphalt shingles. Treat that as a starting point, not a rule. Two roofs put on the same year in Asheboro can be in very different shape.
What changes how fast a roof ages:
- Which way it faces and how much sun it gets
- How hot the attic runs in summer
- Tree cover and how long the roof stays damp
- Whether it has 3-tab or architectural shingles
Signs your roof still has time
Still a candidate
- Shingles lie flat and are sealed down
- Granule loss is light to moderate
- Shingles bend without cracking
- Decking feels solid
- Fading and dryness, but no missing pieces
Probably too far gone
- Shingles snap or crack when bent
- Edges curled or cupped so they won't lie flat
- Bare spots where the mat shows through
- Soft or spongy decking
- Many missing or broken shingles
How we check it
During the free roof assessment, we check shingles, granule loss, flexibility and flashing. The flexibility check tells us a lot. A shingle that still bends has something left to restore. One that snaps has run out.
If your roof is past the point, we'll tell you. Our business is rejuvenation and tune-ups, not new roofs, so we've got no reason to talk you into one. Cracking is the clearest sign, and our page on cracked and brittle shingles shows what it looks like.
Every year a dry roof goes untreated, it loses more of what treatment works with. If you're on the fence, an assessment costs nothing and tells you how much time you have.
More questions
Can a 25-year-old roof be rejuvenated?
It's possible, but less likely. Shingles that old are often cracked, curled or worn bald. If yours still bend and lie flat, they may qualify. The only way to know is to look at them up close.
Is my roof too new for treatment?
A roof that's only a few years old usually doesn't need it yet. Treatment pays off once shingles start drying out and shedding granules. The free assessment shows when it's worth doing.