One of the biggest challenges is to really know if repairing your roof is the best option in the long run or when it is time to through in the towel and replace it. There will come a time when you have to decide what to do about your roof, it may be looking a little deteriorated and may have some leaks. Most individuals dread this decision and put it off a much as they can, "out of sight, out of mind", sometimes until they have no other choice and they have roof failure. By that time costly damages may have occurred. A timely roof repair or even a maintenance program would have protected the building or home. The extent of the roofing problems and the age of the roof are major factors that can help you decide on what course of action to take.
If you have the option of costly repairs, which might get you another year of roof life, it might actually cost you more in the long run then replacing it now. One of the most important action to take is to have a roof audit performed ... NOT A ROOF ESTIMATE, but an actual audit that would provide you with your options, cost of repair or cost of replacement.
The last thing you want to hear when it's raining is "You Need A New Roof"! Lets face it; most people don't want to spend capital expenses on a new roof... Especially if you can get some more years out of your existing one. Getting a roofing contractor to show up is difficult enough, let alone getting three bids on a re-roof, then choosing the right contractor. Wouldn't it be better to really know what the condition of your roof is and what your options are?
REMEMBER: A thorough roof inspection and report addresses all critical areas of the roof, gives recommendations for either repairs, a maintenance program and/or roof replacement, it should include pictures of areas that require attention and a proposal for the above recommendations. A good contractor should have a certified inspector on staff and provide this type of service, some will charge a fee. |
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