ROOF REPLACEMENT

A roof replacement means that you tear off your old roofing materials to the ground and install completely new roof parts (underlayment, slate, etc.). Keep in mind that just because your roof leaks doesn't mean it needs to be replaced.

Things to know before replacing your roof

1. You need to know if you really need a roof replacement.

Remember, just because your roof has a leak doesn't mean you need a new roof. Before replacing your roof, your local roofing contractor will determine if you need a complete replacement or just repairs.

As long as it is properly installed and properly ventilated, your roof will get as close as possible to the manufacturer's stated lifespan. For example, the lifespan of a three-tab asphalt slate roof is about 25 years. So if your 3 tab asphalt shingle roof is only 10 years old, you shouldn't need to replace it for at least 12 years.

2. Hire a local roofing contractor for your roof replacement

Hiring a local roofing contractor is critical to your roofing investment. The local roofing contractor you hire must have a physical office in your area and a local phone number. This ensures you know where to find them if you ever have a problem with your roof.

Another reason to hire a quality local roofing company is that they know what needs to be done that is specific to the area in which you live.

3. Invest in a quality roof replacement

A roof replacement is an investment. And like any other investment, your replacement won't come cheap.

I understand that everyone has a budget and that a low price can guide your decisions. However, it is critical to your roofing investment that you choose quality materials and labor rather than opting for the cheapest options.

If you decide to go with the cheapest roof, you get the cheapest roofing materials with the cheapest labor to install them. When you pay for this cheap labor and these cheap materials, it shows in the finished quality of your roof, which will cost you more money in the long run with repairs and eventually a complete roof replacement.

4. The roofing materials included in your roof replacement

Your roof is more than just the arched slates that you see from the street. So wouldn't it make sense to know what else makes a roof a roof?

Your roof consists of various roofing materials and components that form a complete roof system. Be aware that not all of these materials (covering material and flashing) need to be replaced when you get an asphalt roof replacement.

5. What the roof replacement process looks like

The day your roof is installed is the most important day in your roof's life. It must be installed using proper roofing techniques to truly give you peace of mind. But what does the roof replacement process look like?

The first step in your roof replacement is to have all the roofing materials delivered to your home. Then, on the day of the replacement, your local roofing contractor will arrive and make sure all vehicles are moved out of your driveway or garage.

After making sure everything is ready for them to begin, they begin setting up protection for your property and begin the demolition. Once your old roof is torn off to a clean base, they will begin installing all of your new roofing materials.

 

 

Best roofing material for your roof replacement

• Asphalt slate roof. The first roofing material (and the most common in the US) is an asphalt shingle roof.

• Standing tin roof. The next roofing material is metal roofing.

• Composite roof (synthetic roof).

• Cedar roof.

• Slating.