One of the biggest decisions a home owner has to make when they discover a leak in their roof is if they should make a repair or if they should replace the roof. There are several issues that you should address before making your final decision.
Type of Damage. Is the damage to your roof a solitary issue? Is it a leak caused by a loose flashing or a broken vent? This may be an issue that you can have easily repaired by roofing contractors.
Age of Roof. How old is your roof? If it is in excess of 20 years old the problem you are having with your roof may be an indicator of more problems to come. If you are in a volatile weather area that is prone to a lot of storms and ice, you may want to consider roof replacementat 15 years. The age of your roof may make it more cost-effective to replace the roof instead of making continual repairs.
Condition of Roof. How does your roof look? Are the shingles buckling or turning up on the edges? Are there bare spots on the shingles or missing tiles altogether? Your roof may need more than just a repair if it is showing signs of these kinds of problems.
Where Is The Leak Located? If the damage to your roof is located near the top of your roof near the peaks, you may need to do more than repair your roof. Water has been seeping down through your entire roofing system and has had a lot of time to affect the entire roof structure before ever reaching your ceilings. This could lead to extensive water damage and the onset of black mold growth.
It is most likely in your best interest to have your roof completely inspected before making your final decision to have it repaired or replaced. An experienced contractor can give you the right information about your roof to make an informed decision about this matter.
You may be able to just repair the area of your roof that is causing problems and protect the integrity of the roofing system. If so, have an experienced roofing contractor make the repairs to ensure that the repairs meet building standards. If you need a roof replacement, your contractor can make recommendations on what type of roof would best suit your needs.
Certified Roofing and Gutters is one of the oldest, most trusted roof, gutter, tree, and construction expert in the greater Atlanta area (visit our sister company at certifiedtreeremovalservices.com). As a roofing specialist, we have been doing this work for a long time now because we:
So, if you have any of these issues – an older or damaged roof that needs to be replaced, storm damage, hail damage, or fallen tree damage, a roof leak, gutters that are not working properly, old or damaged windows, or have water damage due to any of these issues – then you need to reach out to us..
Whether your project is residential or commercial, we have roof and gutter construction options for you.
We will save you a lot of money because we will work with you and your insurance company to make sure we are doing what is best for you and your home. We also provide very affordable pricing for any job, even when it is an emergency situation. Many times, a repair makes sense and can save you a LOT of money. If you do not think you you are getting honest advice about what is best for you and your structure, give us a call, maybe we can save you that time and expense.
So give us a call or shoot us an email. We will work with your schedule to meet with you after hours or on weekends. It might be time for you to get a free, no obligation roof inspection by one of our certified roofing specialists.
