Granule Loss Repair

What This Service Involves

Granules are the sacrificial armor that guards a shingle's asphalt from UV and rain, and heavy Northwest runoff steadily washes them into the gutters. Bald patches accelerate rapidly once exposed, because our frequent rain scours the unprotected mat with every storm. Our crews evaluate how far granule loss has progressed and replace shingles that have thinned past a safe point. We also check gutters for granule accumulation as an early warning of broader wear.

Benefits

Replaces shingles that have lost protective granules; Slows UV and rain damage to the asphalt mat; Uses gutter granule buildup as an early warning; Prevents localized wear from spreading; Extends the roof's remaining service life

Our Process

1) Assess granule loss across each slope; 2) Check gutters for accumulated granules; 3) Replace shingles thinned beyond safe limits; 4) Inspect surrounding areas for early wear

What Affects the Cost

Extent and pattern of granule loss; Age of the shingles involved; Availability of matching material; Amount of surrounding wear; Roof pitch and accessibility

Best Time of Year

Granule loss is easiest to evaluate after gutter cleaning in fall, when accumulated granules reveal how the roof is aging.