Month: May 2026

When your roof is old enough to buy a beer, it’s time for a roof replacement. Roofs typically last 20-25 years, and then it’s time to call Culbertson Construction for a roofing quote. When the roof of this Green Bay house was showing its age, the homeowners called Culbertson Construction. Is it Time to Repair or Replace Your Roof? Here’s How to Tell

3 Signs of an Old Roof

1. Outdated 3-tab Asphalt Shingles

This old roof’s 3-tab shingles were outdated, lightweight, and not as durable as modern asphalt shingles. Roofers like Culbertson Construction now install architectural (dimensional) shingles, instead of 3-tab shingles.

2. Brittle & Lifting Shingles

Asphalt shingles often become brittle and inflexible over the years. Plus, they lose their adhesive bonding, causing them to lift and curl. These roofing issues leave the roof vulnerable to wind and water damage.

3. Damaged & Discolored Shingles

Over time, shingles lose their granules, as the top layer of crushed stone and minerals wears off. Granule loss causes the shingles to discolors. Sun exposure and summer heat can dry out asphalt shingles and bleach them to a lighter shade. How Summer Weather Impacts Your Roof

Fixing This Old Roof

Ben Culbertson has been repairing and replacing old roofs since 1992. As a general contractor, he has the license, knowledge and experience to do the job right the first time. Culbertson Construction completed this roof replacement job without a hitch. First, they ripped the roof down to the sheeting. Once they removed the 3-tab shingles, they found tightly spaced sheeting below that was still in good condition. The crew installed shingles right over the existing sheeting.

Honest Roofing, Real Savings

While some contractors say they need to re-sheet the roof of an old house, Culbertson Construction often roofs right over the existing sheeting. The warranties remain effective, and the client saves a lot of money in labor and material costs. Just because the roofing crew is replacing an old roof on an old house doesn’t mean the crew needs to replace the underlayment every time. It depends on the condition of the sheeting. Culbertson Construction never takes advantage of homeowners by selling them products and services they just don’t need.

Contact Ben Culbertson for a Free Consultation

If your roof is 20-25 years old, contact Culbertson Construction, Green Bay, for a complimentary roofing consultation and fair, affordable estimate. We repair and replace old roofs on homes, condos, and town houses in Green Bay, Appleton, the Fox Cities, Door County, and other locations in Northeast Wisconsin. Call Ben Culbertson today.

You probably have heard the saying, “A rolling stone gathers no moss.” As a general contractor specializing in roofing, Culbertson Construction offers a different twist on this mossy proverb.
“A healthy roof gathers no moss.” When our construction crew sees a roof with moss and lichens growing, it’s a sure sign of roofing damage. Moisture is the culprit. A roof needs many hours of direct sunlight to remain dry and mold-proof. In Wisconsin, the north side of a house is more susceptible to moisture problems than the south side because the south side receives more direct sunlight. Plus, moss and lichens grow faster on homes located on wooded lots and waterfronts because of the amount of shade and moisture in the air.

Roof Inspection Uncovers Moisture Damage

Recently, Culbertson Construction snapped photos of a roof with moss and lichens growing in Suamico, Wisconsin. The homeowner wanted to sell the property, and the homeowner’s real estate agent contacted Ben Culbertson, owner of Culbertson Construction, for a free roofing consultation. Ben Culbertson is a general contractor who has been roofing since the 1990s. He performed a roof inspection and quickly noticed that a layer of protective mineral granules was missing from the shingles. The shingles were now exposed to water damage and UV rays. Plus, moss and lichens were living on the shingles.

Respond Quickly to a Roof with Moss Growing

If left alone, the rooftop lichens will eat their way down to the sheeting, potentially causing leaks. If moss and lichens damage the sheeting, homeowners need to replace the sheeting, which substantially increases cost of a roof replacement project. Don’t let your house roof get to this point! Inspect your roof for yellow and green spots at least once a year.

New Roof Installation in Suamico, Wisconsin

Culbertson Construction replaced the roof of this Suamico house, and the real estate agent upped the asking price because of the roofing upgrade. The family that bought the home got a bonus: a new roof professionally installed to meet manufacturer’s recommendations and warranty requirements. That new roof with last 20-25 years.

Contact Ben Culbertson for a Free Consultation

Moss and lichens grow in moist places, including the rooftops of homes, condos, and town houses in Green Bay, Appleton, the Fox Cities, Door County, and other locations in Northeast Wisconsin. Inspect your roof, and if you see any signs of moisture damage, contact Culbertson Construction, Green Bay, for a complimentary roofing consultation and fair, affordable estimate. We replace leaky, storm-damaged, and aging roofs throughout Northeast Wisconsin. Give us a call today.