Is a roof
replacement in order for your Cottage Grove or local
home? Or is there a way to save it without a complete overhaul? Can patchwork
be done to resurrect it, sparing you the expense and annoyance that a roof
replacement presents? How can you tell? What is the cutoff point? How can you
know whether you need a repair or a replacement?
Gradual breakdown and wear and tear, are the
primary indicators needed to be assessed in this particular argument. Take the
following into consideration when you plot whether a roof replacement or repair
is in order:
Age—
What is the age of your roof, as you know it?
If it’s years in service are not at issue (newish home, recent roof
replacement) and all appears to be good up there—gutters are functioning
properly, leak points are minimal, insect and rodent access non-existent—simply
switching out bad shingles for new ones should allow for proper roof
functionality for years to come. The average roof lifespan is expected to be
roughly two decades. If your roof is at or near this point, you should consider
having it looked upon by professionals. Then again, you should have your roof
examined annually.
Cost—
No roof replacement will ever be cheap.
Estimates place the average roof replacement somewhere in the $15,000 range.
Why waste time and money by spending a few thousand dollars if that is only
going to help your roof last just a few more years? The repair approach on a
roof near the end of its lifespan is thought to buy you two more years on your
existing home. Being that you are no doubt following the recommended schedule
of annual inspection for your roof, the roofer should be able to inform you on
whether minor repair is the way to go or if you are in for a roof replacement.
Pending Relocation—
If your roof is in a bad way and you are
thinking that your may move within the next several years, a roof replacement
may be a wise option. This adds resale value to your home, as well as another
selling point that appeals to any would-be buyer. Most of your losses regarding
cost should be wholly recoupable in the sale. You do not want it to come up
during a home inspection that one of the very first issues a potential buyer
will face is a $15,000 roof replacement. Obviously.
Shingles—
Regulations placed on roofing allow
homeowners to have up to two layers of shingles on any given roof. If your roof
is one of those that currently have two layers, replacing the portions that
have accrued damage will be a bit more costly than would single-layer repairs.
This is something to consider in your debate.
If you would like
a quote on or help with a roof replacement in
Cottage Grove or points nearby, call Eastern Roofing at 651-238-1313, or Contact Us.
