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Roof Replacement vs Roof Repair
The most common question homeowners ask is: "Should I repair or replace my roof?" The answer isn't always simple, but it's the most important decision you'll make for your home's protection. Here we will show you the steps to determine whether you should be looking for wither a repair or a replacement for your home.
What is a Roof Repair?
A roof repair is targeted to fix a specific area in which are causing you as the homeowner issues. The most common form of these are shown as we see here:
FLASHING
Flashing is the number 1 issue when it comes to any leak, the water manage to find a way behind all the cracks of your roof and eventually will end up in your home. Maintenance is key in these situation, Scheduling your yearly roof inspection is critical to make sure you get the issues attended before they become a bigger issue
ROOF PENETRATIONS
Pipe boots, Bathroom vents, power vent, etc. There are all sort of roof penetration in which roofers work around and find the best ways to make sure these do not leak, with improper installation and with low quality products these are common areas of leakage. A quick replacement is essential to prevent any serious damage.
MISSING SHINGLES
Notice a shingle missing? It may be time to call someone out to check the conditions of your roof, these occur due to 3 main reasons:
Aging and wear: Shingles have a life span from 15-20 years exceed this you will notice some signs of aging for example:
Exposed Fiberglass
Shingle Granular in gutters or on ground
Loss of effectiveness of Adhesive
Improper Installation: Recently installed or even in some cases new shingles can also fall when installed incorrectly, look out for these things when you pick up that shingle:
High Nailing- These will leave the shingle vulnerable to winds
To Few Nails- Any less the 5-6 nails on a shingle is considered less then by manufacture regulations.
Improper Sealing- Installation in anything under 40 degrees is considered not approved and in cases when installed could potentially fail for the products manufacture lifetime warranties.
Weather Damage:
Powerful winds often cause roof damage and missing shingles. It's crucial to document the damage immediately with photos for your insurance claim, as this evidence is key to a smooth resolution.
Feel free to reach out if you may have any questions regarding Insurance Claims.
Pros and Cons?
The Pro that stands out the most would be the price, its more affordable to be able to fix the issue that we notice not needing an entire replacement for it, would be much more efficient in a way to get an leak solved as quickly as possible, and also gives your roof more life to come in the future.
The Con of just a roof repair would simply it’s not for the long term, the repair should be a sign for the Homeowner that they should get looking into getting a roof replacement, relying on simply repairs would get back at you in the long run in which it’ll end up costing you more in the end rather then getting a brand new roof.
Here are the basics of a roofing project:
Complete tear off of all of the old shingles on the roof.
Inspection of the current Board/Plywood currently on the roof to make sure it is in good condition.
Installation of Drip edge and adhesive Ice and Water Shield following it will be the Synthetic Underlayment.
Installation of the Asphalt Shingles and caps
Finishing up with final touches and a thorough clean up.
What is a Roof Replacement?
A roof replacement is a complete overhaul of your roofing system and the most common reason for a replacement would be failing as well as wear and tear:
What to expect during a roof replacement?
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