Why Your Roof Might Be Having a Mid-Life Crisis

Is your roof sending out distress signals? It might be going through what we like to call a “shingle life crisis.”

Let’s face it: your roof works harder than a caffeinated squirrel in a windstorm, especially here in Pennsylvania where the weather seems to have more mood swings than a teenager. From Saylorsburg to Wind Gap, Palmer to Easton, Bernard & Sons Roofing has seen it all – including roofs that are clearly crying out for help.

Here are some telltale signs your roof might be having an existential crisis:

• It’s shedding shingles like a snake sheds its skin (except less gracefully)
• Water is getting inside your house (your roof’s passive-aggressive way of saying “Notice me!”)
• The entire structure is sagging more than a tired hammock
• Your energy bills are higher than a Bethlehem church steeple

Speaking of Bethlehem, we’ve noticed that homes across the Lehigh Valley have some interesting roofing situations. One Bangor resident called us because their roof was making weird noises at night. Turns out, it wasn’t haunted – it just needed some professional attention. Though we must admit, “ghost in the attic” would have made for a more exciting story!

Remember, a roof is like that quiet friend who only speaks up when something’s really wrong. By then, it’s usually screaming “Help!” in the form of leaks, drafts, or that lovely indoor waterfall effect you definitely didn’t ask for in your living room.

But fear not, Pennsylvania homeowners! Whether you’re in Palmer Township watching your shingles practice their gymnastics routines in the wind, or in Wind Gap wondering why your attic has suddenly become a five-star resort for local wildlife, Bernard & Sons Roofing is here to help your roof through its difficult time.

We specialize in everything from new roof installations to complete roof remodeling, because sometimes your roof just needs a fresh start. Think of us as roof therapists – minus the couch and hourly rates.

Don’t let your roof’s mid-life crisis become your crisis. Before it starts buying a convertible or taking up extreme sports, give Bernard & Sons Roofing a call. We’ll help your roof find its purpose again, one shingle at a time.