As a homeowner, issues with your roof can be an enormous headache. Yet, if you make sure to consistently check for the following signs, the need for a complete roof replacement can be postponed a little longer. However, if you bury your head in the sand and wait until there is a big problem, it can make the issue and its solution more costly and complicated. Here are five surefire signs you need a new roof:
If you are considering purchasing a new roof or need your roof repaired, it is important that you choose a reputable roofing company. The roof is the most important structure of your home. If your roof is leaking or if you have any areas in need of repair, it could cause many problems in your home. Before you hire a roofing contractor for your residential roofing needs, you should ask them the following 5 questions:
A new roof on your home not only protects your family and possessions, but it also adds value to your home. Ask any real estate agent and they will tell you, if your roof is in disrepair, it will be harder to sell your house. Typically, one of the first questions agents get asked is “How old is the roof?” Repairing and replacing the roof is a big expense, but you are likely to see a return on the investment, as your house will sell quicker and for more money.
Congratulations! You purchased a home! What now? It’s time to make a list of all of your home’s maintenance needs. At the top of your list should be preventative roofing maintenance. Think of it this way, you literally have to keep a roof over your head. In today’s real estate market, homes are often being sold without a roof inspection being required. If you purchased your home without an inspection, make sure you hire a professional to check your roof right away.
Your roof is the first line of defence protecting your home against weather elements in Memphis. If your roof is leaking or needs repair then you are putting your valuables at risk. Part of the problem is that roofs are one of those elements in your home that are out of sight and out of mind and many home owners neglect this critical element of their home.
Whether you have been living in your property for several years or are in the process of purchasing a home, it is important to have your home’s roof inspected. Roofing systems are exposed to weather elements year round and are the first line of defence for protecting your home.
A roof is one of the most important parts of your property and keeping it in the best condition possible is important for the protection of your home or commercial building as well as the overall aesthetics. Of course you want your roof to be free of leaks, meet or exceed fireproofing and wind protection standards, and last for a very long time.
Most of today’s asphalt shingles are designed to provide satisfactory service for up to 30 years or longer depending on weather conditions and workmanship of the install. Asphalt shingles in Memphis are typically referred to as a 20 year, 30 year, 40 year shingles etc. The number of years labelled serves as more a general expectancy rating rather than a guaranteed shingle lifetime for your roofing system.
Overtime roofs are worn down and require repair as they are exposed to weather related elements 24 hours a day year round. Eventually every roof in Memphis needs to be replaced. Typically, your roof in Memphis will wear uniformly and after many years will need to be replaced by a professional roofing contractor.
Brian Elder Roofing is the roofing contractor for the St. Jude Dream Home. We are the builder for the roof of the Dream Home that is scheduled for development in Memphis this coming June.