Blistering Roof Shingles- Are blistering shingles bad?

A picture showing pitted marks which appear on roof shingles once the blisters pop
Blistering shingles leave pitted marks once the blisters pop

Blistering shingles is one of the most common signs of roof water damage you should be on the look-out for. Constantly. Because, it is easy to tell when blisters start to form on your roof shingles.

Are blistering shingles bad?

Questions like this can be very confusing. Because of their relative nature.

Since humans are uniquely different, our perspectives on various matters are also vastly very different. Meaning, something may appear or even feel bad to one person. Yet, the same can be completely okay to another. Taking this into account, you should always consider your own situation and apply your innate ability to decide when answering such questions.

Are blistering shingles bad?

In as much as one man’s meat could easily be another’s poison and vice-versa- there is always a fundamental underlying factor that can help you make the proper decision when trying to answer such questions.

In this case, for you to decide whether blistering shingles are bad or not:

Consider the undeniable fact that- blistering shortens the overall service life of your shingles. And, this may weaken your entire roofing system.


Because, anything that has the ability to reduce the effectiveness of an entire system is dangerous. And, completely unsafe since it sort of pokes a hole on the whole system. Leaving it vulnerable to attack by anything and everything. And, this is the worst form of destruction. It’s slow and may seem non-existent, but sure.

Your roof shingles may appear okay. After, all, it’s just a few blisters- right? On the contrary, you might be at serious risk of experiencing major roof damages down the line.

Major experts in the home industry space have conflicting opinions and answers to blistering shingles. Some agree they are bad whereas others think they are not.

The few experts in the field who argue that blistering shingles are not bad believe so because roof shingles are installed in layers. And, when the uppermost layer is damaged, the one underneath can still function properly.

While this is true, do not discount the fact that, there is some sense of security that is lost when blistering starts to happen to your roof shingles. Because you do not know the timing of the natural process of weathering, you are left more vulnerable to roof leaks 24/7- all year round.

Generally, the definitive answer to this question is more conditional than it is straight-forward.

So, are blistering shingles bad?

Yes. And, No. Depending on the stage the blistering process is in- whether the blisters have popped or not.

To summarize, blistering shingles are not bad at the beginning but they can be bad and dangerous down the line.

When the blistering process is in its early stages. That is, the blisters have formed but the granules of the shingles are still intact, blistering shingles are not bad. Since, your roof can still perform its function properly. In this case, the blisters may weaken your whole roof system but they do not affect the longevity of the roof. Or, even cause roof water damage.

However, when the blisters pop with time, blistering shingles become bad and dangerous. Because, the granules of your roof system start to dislodge easily leaving pitted marks. This leaves you unprotected from the sun’s U.V rays. And exposed to further granule loss from natural weathering and erosion. This is how blistering shingles put you at risk of experiencing roof leaks and roof damage 24/7 all year round.

Final thoughts

To know what stage of the blistering process your roof is in, you’ll have to inspect your roof properly. Therefore, it is important that you dedicate enough time to inspecting your roof thoroughly if you notice a few blisters on your shingles.

Proper roof inspection helps you determine whether the blistering on your roof shingles is already at its dangerous stage or not.

Over to you

As we have seen, it is important to consume information with a pinch of salt.  Especially, when you are looking for answers to whether something is good or bad, necessary or not, healthy or unhealthy. In order to find genuine answers to questions of this nature, the easiest and sure way would be to trust your intuition.

But then again, are you in tune with your intuition? Enough for you to actually trust all the signals sent your way?

If you are, then your ability to make decisions that work well for you must be great. But, if you are not, you most likely find it very difficult to make decisions in your life. Which leaves you in a state of confusion and misery since choices must be made for life to be experienced.

Don’t worry,

There is a way to get in tune with your intuition. And, this entire site is dedicated to helping you find that way. As you keep reading and learning how to be in harmony with your self, there is another formula you can start applying right away when making decisions. It involves evaluating the impact of the subject matter on your wellness in life.

This means asking the question: what is the of impact x have on my overall wellness? For instance, in this case, you’d ask; what is the impact of blistering shingles on my wellness? If your answer to this question is they threaten your safety and overall well-ness. Then, you know right away that they are bad for you.

Because, anything that puts your physical, emotional as well as mental well-ness at risk, seeks to incapacitate you for life.




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