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If you’re tired of repairing leaks, mending gutters, or dealing with sagging portions of your roof, you are likely very much tempted to get your roof replaced with a new one. As a new roof can be quite a significant investment, however, the question arises whether you might really need a new roof or if it would be cheaper to have your existing roof repaired instead.
Unfortunately, unless you’re an architect, civil engineer, or building contractor, it might not be wise to make that decision on your own. If you make the wrong choice, you could end up risking the value of your home and the safety of your family.
Roof Inspection: The Key to Determining the Real Condition of Your Roof
The first logical step would be to hire a professional to inspect your roof and explain why you would or wouldn’t need to replace it. But before you search the yellow pages or ask your friends for referrals, there are a few obvious reasons why you’ll need to make that decision as soon as possible.
Your Roof’s Age
Most experts agree that a roof’s lifespan is about 20 years. It may be shorter than this, or even be a little bit longer, but a roof will usually last about that long without requiring a replacement. If your roof is around that age, then waiting a few more years to replace it won’t do you much good. If you have the resources now, then having a new roof installed would definitely be a good decision.
Sagging areas
If you notice that the roof has begun to sag in more than a few areas, it’s a sign that you need a new one. Sagging is a sign of structural problems, which means that your safety is in jeopardy.
Repair Costs
If you’ve needed to hire someone to repair the roof more often than you should, then it’s likely that those repair costs are starting to add up to a pretty hefty sum. Before you know it, the costs of repair could exceed the cost of a new roof.
In today’s economy, you never want to spend money on things you don’t need. Then again, you wouldn’t want to risk your safety either, or spend too much money on repairs. If you think that you need a new roof, it’s best to get a professional to have a look so that you can make the best decision. However, it would also be good to gain a bit of knowledge about roof replacement projects, so that you don’t walk into one without a clue what to do. Learn more about roof replacement and installation in our next post. Stay tuned!
