Your residential roofing system’s job is to provide reliable and long-lasting weather protection. However, it is not exempt from the damage it protects your home from throughout the year. If it suffers issues that may hinder its longevity and performance, you must make sure they’re fixed immediately. Always remember that the suitable solution to these problems is dependent on several factors, including the age of your roof. Here’s why it’s important.
Your roofing system’s exact age helps the contractor determine how its existing issues should be addressed. For example, a roof built 10 years ago or less won’t likely incur major damage like excessive shingle granule loss or corroded flashings. Since the majority of the structure is still intact at this point in its lifespan, the more appropriate solution would be expert repairs. They’re simpler and more cost-effective, plus they help extend the roof’s serviceable life.
However, if the roofing system is showing signs of major deterioration due to aging and long-term exposure to the elements, your contractor may recommend a complete replacement. Keep in mind that this will depend on the type of roofing material you have. Asphalt shingles, for instance, can last up to 20 years – even more with routine maintenance. If the problems you see on your roof are too hard to ignore, having it replaced makes more sense.
There are many ways you can determine your roof’s age. Here are some of them:
As already mentioned, a roof inspection is the most sensible option to determine your roof’s age. Of course, to get the job done thoroughly, you must work with a reputable roofer. You can rely on them to check every aspect of your roof, both inside and out.
The following are some of the things your roofing contractor will look for when analyzing the surface of your roofing system:
Meanwhile, here are some of the things your roofing contractors will look for once they set foot inside your attic:
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