When you stand in front of your house and assess its curb appeal, do its discolored roof shingles drag it down? If you have asphalt shingles on top of your home, you might wonder what could cause this discoloration.
In some instances, the sun and its harmful UV rays might deserve blame for your home's discolored roof shingles. However, this is just one of the many causes of asphalt roof shingle discoloration.
Find out about several other causes below and request a free sample to see why you should consider replacing your current shingles with Brava Roof tiles.
Reasons for Discolored Asphalt Roof Shingles
Discolored roof shingles don't usually turn colors overnight. Instead, asphalt shingles will often fade gradually over time when they're exposed to the wrong conditions.
Getting to the bottom of what's causing discoloration in roofing shingles is the only way to put an end to it. Here are some of the top reasons why you might notice discolored shingles on your home's roof:
Moisture: Water can get trapped under and around asphalt shingles and lead to dark spots and discoloration.
Algae growth: Algae can grow on a roof by feeding on the limestone in asphalt shingles and slowly discolor them.
Asphalt bleed-through: Dark spots or streaks can appear as asphalt shingles age and begin to break down.
Rust: Rust from a metal chimney or a piece of metal flashing can create red or brown rust stains on asphalt shingles.
Downsides of Discolored Asphalt Roof Shingles
Discolored roof shingles can quickly turn into a major eyesore and negatively impact the curb appeal of your home. This is, however, just one potential downside of having to deal with discoloration within your home's roof shingles.
Check out a few more ways in which discolored roof shingles can affect your home:
May weaken your roof and make it more susceptible to storm damage
May indicate roof damage and cause leaks that can impact other areas of your home
May cause unnecessary stress by forcing you to wonder whether your roof will survive every time a storm hits
You may even find that selling your home will present challenges you didn't anticipate down the line. Discolored roof shingles could deter people from wanting to tour it and hurt your property value.
Solutions for Discolored Shingle Roofs
If you have discolored roof shingles, you shouldn't ignore the problem or assume it will resolve itself. Doing so could worsen the damage to your roof and cause more expensive issues.
You should instead search for solutions that will help eliminate discoloration on your asphalt roof:
Use diluted bleach and water or a vinegar and water mixture to remove algae from your roof and stop it from discoloring asphalt shingles
Replace any individual asphalt shingles that are discolored and beyond repair
Hire a roof cleaning company to carry out a chemical roof wash
If your asphalt shingles are getting up there in age, replacing your roof entirely may be the best solution to discoloration. Just make sure you invest in high-quality roofing materials to replace them. This can help you avoid ending up back in this position in the not-too-distant future.
Replacing Your Asphalt Roof Shingles
Is it time to kick your old asphalt shingles to the curb in favor of new ones that aren't discolored — and won't become discolored over time? Brava Roof Tiles are a wonderful replacement option for traditional roofing shingles.
These roof tiles are made out of a composite roofing material that makes them:
Easy to install
Extremely durable and long-lasting
Impervious to discoloration
More affordable than many other premium roof materials
Beautiful from every angle
Brava Roof Tiles also come in several different styles, so you don't have to sacrifice style for durability. You can choose from:
Learn More About Brava's Innovative Composite Roof Tiles
Living with discolored roof shingles on your home can impact its curb appeal and prevent you from taking pride in it. It can also reduce the value of your home and possibly even put it in danger if a bad storm ever hits your area.
Brava Roof tiles can completely mitigate this issue and boast numerous other benefits for your home. Get a quote from Brava Roof Tile today and consider using them to replace your old asphalt shingles.
