When you have installed a new roof, with time, it will be acted upon by elements such as wind, UV light, hail, snow and ice. Sometimes, you may wonder whether your roof needs repair or replacement. If you make the wrong choice, it may cost you in the end. A Roofing Fort Washington contractor can inspect your roof and advise your appropriately on whether you should fit another roof or do with repairs.
When can you choose roof replacement over repair?
With minimal amount of roof wear and tear, you will most need a small repair job be done. However, if you have an old home with extensively damaged roof, a simple fix won’t do the trick. You will need to replace it.
Watch out for these signs in your roof
You may not climb up the roof every other week or month either because of safety reasons or because it is not something that is in your mind. It is easy to forget to check your roofing structure to determine whether it has developed defects that need the attention of a roofer. However, even without going up, there are a few signs that will signal the need to call a Roofing Fort Washington contractor immediately:
* Damaged flashing: The flashings around the eaves, rakes, valleys, wall details, chimneys, and stacks are likely to separate, lift, or experience dried out caulking. From expansion and contraction, flashing may lift or separate. This may allow water to enter your building. You will begin to see staining on walls or even molds growing.
* Buckling and missing shingles: Buckled shingles are vulnerable to elements like ice and wind. They could easily be torn off. Buckling may be caused by aging of the roof and improperly installed underlayment. Physical damage and excessive wind will cause the shingles to weaken and break putting your structure at risk of damage by water, rain, snow, and hails.
If you see these and other signs like leaks in attics, missing granules, and curling shingles, consider contacting contractors experienced in Roofing Fort Washington. They will repair and replace your roof using quality materials. Whether it is a roof installation, repair, replacement or re-roofing, you can count on the services of Area Roofing & Siding Company Inc.
