When is a roof replacement more practical than repairs? The short answer is it depends on several factors. Precision #1 Contractors Inc., your trusted roofing and siding contractor, lists them below:
- Frequency of maintenance – Infrequent maintenance can drastically reduce your roof’s lifespan. How often should your roof be inspected? As a general rule, your roof should be inspected at least twice every year and after a storm or extreme weather event. Through routine roof inspections and maintenance, roofing contractors can detect and fix roofing issues before they affect other parts of your home.
- Roofing materials’ suitability to the local climate – Your roof and stucco repair contractor might recommend a roof replacement if your roof’s made of materials not suited to the local climate. No matter how durable your roof is, it’s unlikely to last long if it can handle the local climate. That’s why it makes more practical—and financial—sense to replace it.
- The age of your roof – Replacing a 20-year-old roof makes more financial sense than repairing it. That’s because as your roof ages, it becomes more leak-prone. While repairs might not seem much individually, the costs of increasingly frequent roof repairs will quickly add up. That’s why replacing an aging roof is more cost-effective in the long run.
Warning Signs Your Aging Roof Needs to Be Replaced
As your roof approaches the end of its lifespan, certain warning signs may start to emerge. Here are the warning signs you should keep an eye out for:
- Frequent roof repairs – As mentioned earlier, your roof will become more vulnerable to leaks as it ages.
- Granules in your gutters and bald patches on a shingle roof – It’s normal for a shingle roof to lose several granules over the course of its lifespan. However, if the granule loss becomes so severe that you start to see granules in your gutters or bald patches start to appear on your shingle roof, you should start planning a roof replacement. Without the UV-resistant granules embedded in their surface, it’s only a matter of time until cracks start to form on your asphalt shingle roof.
Precision #1 Contractors Inc. offers a wide range of professional exterior services, including roofing and siding services, as well as quality James Hardie® siding. To schedule a consultation, call us at (215) 364-5115 or fill out this form. Talk to us today!