Replacing your residential roof can be pretty costly. Aside from buying new roofing material for your replacement, you'll need to pay for the labor and time required to complete your roof. The cost of disposing of the old roofing material is also part of the total cost of your roof replacement.
While you may not wish to fork over your hard-earned money to get a new roof, roof replacements are an inevitable part of homeownership. Like it or not, you'll need to get one at some point. Here are some common reasons for replacing your roof.
Improper Installation
New roof installation is a project that requires expert handling to do it correctly the first time. If you did not hire a fully trained and experienced professional for the job, you may end up experiencing problems that call for a total replacement of your roof.
Some common roof installation mistakes that may require you to redo your entire roof include:
- Leaks in multiple areas of the roof
- Water ponding on your roof after storms due to inadequate roof slope
- Choosing the wrong roofing material for your local climate
- Poor nailing practices
Generally, roof installation errors that compromise the structural integrity of your entire roof and make repairs uneconomical create the need for complete roof replacements.
Wear And Tear
Even though your roof is designed to withstand the constant battering by the elements, it deteriorates and degrades with age and will eventually require a replacement. If it's nearing the end of its expected lifespan, you'll need to replace it.
Here are some common signs your roof might be on its last legs:
- Persistent leaks
- Missing or deteriorated shingles
- Heavy growth of mold, mildew, moss, and algae on your roof
- Rot or soft spots on the roof
If you notice the above signs of an aging roof, don't wait for disaster to strike – start planning for its immediate replacement.
Storm Damage
When it comes to storm damage, falling tree branches aren't the only thing you should be worried about. The sheer force of the winds gusting over your roof during a storm can cause it to blow off. On rare occasions, heavy hail storms can hit your area, causing irreparable damage to your roof. Consequently, you may be left with no choice but to replace it.
In the event of a massive storm in your area, schedule a roof inspection immediately after the storm to determine if your roof has suffered damage and the extent of the damage if any. You may need to replace your roof If the roof inspection report discloses that it has suffered significant damage.
Ready to replace your residential roof? Contact a local roof replacement service to learn more.
When you have something you like inside a jar, you probably put a lid on it — right? In a way, you can think of your house in the same manner. You like and value the items inside, along with the inside of the house itself. So, it only makes sense that you would protect the interior of your home with a lid. That lid is your roof.
Keep that perspective in mind as you read this blog. Learning more about roofing will feel more interesting if you remember what a roof does: it protects the inside of the home and the people who live in it.