Doing regular roof maintenance ensures your roofing system will keep your home and its inhabitants safe and secure. You can expect to pay for repairs throughout its lifespan, which can get more frequent as it gets older. If you think that you’re frequently paying for repairs, is it better to consider a full replacement?
To determine whether a full replacement is more practical than paying for repairs, a few factors must be considered. This includes:
The Age of Your Roof
Some roofs can go through most of their expected lifespan without experiencing any heavy storms or other severe weather events. But even if your roof hasn’t suffered any major weather events and is maintained by a trusted contractor, it will only slow down the natural wear and tear. That’s why before you consider a full replacement, consider the age of your roofing system.
Your roof can last at least 25 years if you have asphalt shingles installed or more than 50 years for metal and slate. You should always have copies of your roofing records to know when it was installed and what type of repairs were made. This will also help determine its warranty and how much longer it can protect your home.
Type of Damage It Sustained
To determine whether a full replacement for your residential roofing is more cost-effective, you need to check for signs of damage on your current roof. You wouldn’t think twice about a replacement if your roof suffered major damage from extreme weather, especially if extensive repairs aren’t worth the cost.
Other types of damage like roof sag aren’t easily repairable since roofs can collapse unexpectedly. This poses a safety risk that warrants a full replacement. As for hail damage, it can warrant either a repair job or a full replacement. Smaller hailstones will usually just leave dents or dimples on your roofing system that can knock the granules off the surface. This can only affect your roof’s outer layers over time, so you won’t immediately need a replacement. Bigger hailstones can do more significant damage to any roofing system as they leave larger marks or even gaping holes that can become active water leaks if not addressed properly. If this is the case with your roof, a full replacement may be better if it suffers major hail damage.
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