When you plan to get your roof repaired, there’s always a risk that your existing roof will no longer be able to hold up under the constant pressure of bad weather and the wear and tear that it already gathered over the years. There comes a time when you need to hire Aurora roofing companies to just scrape it all off and replace it entirely.
But is this really the time?
How can you really know if your roof has to be replaced or if the repairs you’re planning will be enough to keep it together for at least a few more years? There are actually certain clues that can tell you that immediately.
One of them is age. If you know how old your roof is and you are aware of the materials that it’s made from, then it’s not too difficult. The average lifespan of asphalt shingle is somewhere between 15 and 20 years, while wood shakes will last a few decades longer. Metal roofs generally have 50-75 year warranties, while concrete and slate tiles will last for up to 100 years or even more, if they’re properly taken care of. A roof that’s older than its projected lifespan might still last a few more years, but most Aurora roofing companies will recommend you have them replaced, especially if they keep needing new repairs at an increasing frequency each and every year.
Another thing you have to consider is how good the workmanship was when the roof was set up. Roof installation is an art in and of itself, and some materials such as slate and clay can be somewhat more difficult to install. Also, the risk is greater if the installation process isn’t done properly. For instance, slate is an expensive material, and a slate roof doesn’t have an underlayment. A faulty installation will therefore require expensive repairs, and could lead to more frequent leaks. If you don’t want to spend thousands of dollars per year getting new experts in to try to repair your faulty expensive roof, you might want to consider getting a new one.
Of course, it’s not always necessary to replace your roof. Partial replacements are recommended in some unique situations, while in others, even an old and broken down roof could be salvaged. For example, if your roof looks bad because it was affected by storm damage not long ago, but the underlayment and decking are still pretty new and/or in good shape, then most roofers will just recommend replacing and repairing the affected shingles. For homeowners who have an expensive roof, this is great news, and it can mean the difference between a repair job worth about $1,000 and a complete replacement that you’d have to pay $10,000+ for.
Make sure you get the opinion of several Aurora roofing companies before you make your decision on replacing your roof. Making an informed choice will ensure that you won’t need any more repairs for a long time to come, or that the new roof you’ve just invested in will last the test of time for decades to come.