Roof repair or roof replacement – what are my options?
Elezi Construction NJ has a great deal of experience working on Roof Replacement Morris, which amounts to more than 35 years at this moment. One of the questions that we are often asked is, “Is it possible to fix my roof instead of having it replaced?” It may be inferred from this that fixing the roof will be completed in a shorter amount of time and will cost less money than replacing it.
The age of the roof
If your roof is between 15 and 20 years old, there is a good probability that you will need a new roof in the near future, if not right now. If your roof is more than 20 years old, it is virtually certain that you will need to replace it at some point. If the roof is less than 15 years old, you may be able to repair portions of it; however, keep in mind that it is not certain that fixing roof sections will be less costly per section than replacing the whole roof. It’s possible that you’re delaying the inevitable and may end up spending more as a result.
Defects that are plain to see and falling roofing material
If the shingles on your roof are curling or buckled, then you should definitely consider having your roof replaced. Shingle granules or even large sections of shingles coming off the roof might be an indication of a more severe problem. The accumulation of debris in specific locations, particularly roof valleys, may be disguising broken shingles. These damaged shingles may be the source of leaks and may also be the cause of ice dams.
Mushrooms and moss
Live bacteria are responsible for the growth of mold and/or moss on a roof. This growth is caused by the bacteria eating away at the shingles. It is generally a waste of time to clean the surface of the roof since the most significant damage is occurring under the shingles, and the chemicals that are necessary for cleaning may also cause harm to the shingles. The majority of the major shingle manufacturers now offer shingles that are far more resistant to mold and moss, and as a result, replacing the roof is often a much better long-term option.
There are already two layers of shingles on the roof
If your roof already has two layers of shingles and you are having difficulties with it, then the construction standards require you to remove both layers of shingles and begin the process again from the beginning.
DIY problems and solutions
Repairs to the roof are something that the homeowner of a house may frequently be heard to refer to as something that they can handle themselves. After working on hundreds of roofs and gaining many years of expertise in the Union Roofing industry, we are able to inform you that the majority of roofing tasks are NOT something that the typical homeowner can accomplish on their own. Getting on and off of a roof is a talent that must be mastered
Most weekend warriors who attempt to perform their own home repairs are not capable of managing the specialized equipment that are necessary to complete the job on the roof. If you have any questions about whether your roof can be repaired or whether it needs to be replaced, please give Elezi Construction NJ a call at +1 201-989-3845. We will send one of our roofing experts to your location in order to provide you with their professional assessment and answer any questions that you may have.
