The Storm Damage Library · Edges, Gutters and Age
Granule Loss: What It Is and How It Is Repaired
Bare patches and granules in the gutters, the sign of a shingle roof wearing out or taking hail. Call 615-410-9749.
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About Granule Loss
Granules protect the asphalt from sun. When they wash off, as after hail or with age, the shingle dries out and cracks. A few granules in the gutter are normal, but heavy loss and bare spots mean trouble.
We check whether the loss comes from age or from a storm and tell you what the roof needs.
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The Damage Sheet
How It Rates
A general guide to how urgent this damage usually is, how fast it spreads, how quick the fix is and how visible it is from the ground.
- How urgent2 / 5
- How fast it spreads2 / 5
- How quick the fix3 / 5
- How visible from the ground3 / 5
A general guide. Every roof and every storm is different, and we confirm on site.
What we check
- Check the gutters and downspouts
- Look for bare patches
- Compare slopes
- Advise on repair or replacement
Why It Matters
What Happens If It Waits
- Bare shingles dry out and crack
- Storms speed up the wear
- It is easy to spot in the gutter
- Heavy loss means a short life left
- A fresh roof stops the cycle
Where It Shows Up
Where This Is Most Common
Edges, gutters and worn surfaces fail first and make every storm worse, so they are worth checking before and after the weather.
- Older roofs
- South and west slopes
- Roofs after hail
- Homes with heavy tree cover
How We Repair It
From Inspection to Finished Repair
We inspect each slope for bare patches and cracking, check the gutters, compare the loss to the roof’s age and recommend repair or replacement.
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Repair or Replace Check
Answer a few questions about the roof’s age, the damage and past repairs to see whether repair or replacement is the likelier path.
What does granule loss look like?
Granules protect the asphalt from sun. When they wash off, as after hail or with age, the shingle dries out and cracks. A few granules in the gutter are normal, but heavy loss and bare spots mean trouble.
Where does granule loss show up?
It is especially common on: older roofs; south and west slopes; roofs after hail; homes with heavy tree cover.
Can Roof Nashville repair granule loss?
We inspect each slope for bare patches and cracking, check the gutters, compare the loss to the roof’s age and recommend repair or replacement. Call 615-410-9749 or send the form to request a quote.
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Tell Us What Happened to the Roof
Tell us what you see, where the water is coming in and add any photos, and we will get back to you quickly with a plan. Prefer to talk? Call 615-410-9749.
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