Although roofs are made to withstand different kinds of weather conditions, these expensive investments are still prone to damages caused by the same things they try to protect houses from. High winds, storms, and heat are but a few of the things Mother Nature can easily throw at your roofing, and pretty soon you’ll need to call in contractors to have a look at it.
While there are times when repairs may seem like a cheaper choice, installing a new roof may be more cost-effective in the long run, because repairs can only patch up problems, but not necessarily boost the overall integrity and durability of your current roofing.
Even if only part of your roof is showing signs of wear, it’s wise to consider doing the entire job while the crew is on-site with its scaffolding, ladders, and equipment. This will likely be less expensive than doing one part now and the remainder in a few years. I recently had a quote to repair one side of a four-sided hip roof for $2,800. For the entire roof, meanwhile, the quote was $9,000, or $2,250 per side. Given that the previous owner had reroofed 17 years before with shingles that only carried a 20-year rated life expectancy, I decided to spring for a complete reroofing.
When to reroof depends on several variables, including the shingles’ wear and age, the climate in your area, and your home’s susceptibility to future damage.
Replacing the roof also gives you the opportunity to look underneath the shingles and check the entire roofing system for damages. This way, you can opt to have the entire roofing system replaced, or build a new roof over the existing frame. To know for sure, you can consult Roof Masters, your Rockville, MD roofing contractors.
Opting to have the roof replaced also gives you the choice to upgrade to better materials and improve your roof’s durability and life expectancy as well. Established contractors like Roof Masters offers their clients different kinds of roofing materials to choose from including asphalt, metal, tile, and wood.
Choosing to repair rather than replace is also a viable option, but try to get multiple quotes from at least three or four leading contractors and pick the best one. Regardless of your decision, always choose professionals like Roof Masters who also offer roofing in Northern Virginia, Rockville, and other areas in Maryland.