Daytona Beach Roofing - Service Above and Beyond the Call of Regular Roofing
Thursday, December 25th, 2008Although home owners are advised to maintain their roof’s, they are not advised to attempt major repairs on their own. An expert roofer is better able to determine the presence of a problem, evaluate the damage, and figure out the ideal solution to repair the problem. A novice can sometimes cause more damage if they try to fix the problem themselves. Another consideration is the threat of injury or even death to the person who is not experienced or properly trained.
If your roof is damaged and you want to fix it, a basic procedure should be followed to make sure you fix it properly and all options have been considered.
To be sure of what the problem is and the extent of the damage, you should have your roof inspected as soon as possible. It may be possible for you to remedy the problem yourself if it is small and isolated. You might need to get a whole new roof is the damage is widespread. However, only a professional evaluation of the damage will confirm that. It is necessary to remedy problems immediately so that damages and costs do not build up.
If your roof suffers from serious or widespread damage, it may be necessarily to replace the whole thing. There are two simple choices to help alleviate this problem, in this situation.
(1)The first thing to consider is: It is possible to obtain a new roof.
#2 It is possible to build a new roof over top the old roof.
In order to have a new roof installed, the entire existing roof must be removed entirely. In order to install a new roof on top of an old roof you need to place a new membrane covering on top of the current structure. Before replacing an entire roof, make sure you get a roof inspection to make sure the structure can take another roof.
If your roof is leaking it doesn’t automatically mean you need to replace it. Minor damage and leaks in isolated parts of the roof can often be fixed easily and with little disruption.
No matter what materials are used to build your roof, your roof will have a productive lifetime. What determines this is your local, the kind of roof, how frequently it is cared for, etc. There is a certain amount of time you can expect a particular type of roof to last. Slate is the most expensive material because it is the most durable with a mean shelf-life of 30 to 100 years. The second most robust material used to make roofs is concrete or clay tiles with a mean shelf life of between 20 and 30 years. Residential customers have become aware that the life span of a metal roof is 15 to 50 years and this has contributed to their popularity lately. You won’t have to replace asphalt shingles for at least 15 years. Wood shingles and wooden shakes last between one and four decades, depending on the environment they are in. If you have any other questions regarding your roof call Daytona Beach Roofing to get your free quote and get expert advice.