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Roof damage usually occurs due to three reasons. Age, neglect and natural calamities are these three culprits. The first factor, age, cannot be prevented as everything in life comes with a shelf life. Owner’s neglect is an avoidable reason, but most homeowners tend to take things for granted and end up paying up enormously for their folly. Seepages, moisture attack, mildew etc are direct results of such neglect. Natural calamities like hailstorms and heavy rains too take their annual toll, which often runs to billions of dollars.

Roof damage can be prevented to a large extent by proper roof maintenance. It is the significant part of your home which bears the brunt of harsh weather and climatic conditions. Neglecting a dimpled shingle, a defaced tile or a choked vent may affect the entire superstructure bringing endless miseries. The proverb ‘a stitch in time can save nine’ holds water here. Hence it is advisable to keep constant vigil on your roof to see its reaction towards nature or ageing process.

Hailstorms are the biggest threats to every roof. Sometimes the damages may not be easily visible, resulting in them getting overlooked. Even nearby trees can cause roof damage with their falling branches puncturing the roofing material. Leaves and other debris from the tree can clog the vents, thereby preventing proper ventilation.

Other factors responsible for roof damage are mildew and moisture, which gradually weakens the roofing unnoticed. Damages though minimal, can be done even by a flock of pigeons.

If maintained properly, roof made of asphalt can last for fifteen years. Roofs made of clay, tiles and slate can last even longer. The durability of the roof ultimately depends on the owner. If he is keen enough to inspect the roof and get the repair work done with the help of an expert roofer, the roof will remain in good condition for longer years. If the roofer is trustworthy and experienced in the profession, there is no need to worry about the future of the building.

When it comes time to sell your home, for who knows what reason, there are a number of decisions that must take place before placing it on the market. One common project is to update and renovate certain parts of the home to make it more enticing to a potential buyer. One area that may get overlooked at times is the roof of your home. Since re-roofing is expensive, this newsletter will outline some of your options and the simplest way to consider the state of your current roof.

There are many questions you should ask yourself if you are facing the choice to re-roof. So, go ahead, ask yourself the questions and then research the answers. Am I going to go with the least expensive or look for the best? Can I get it mended or do I need a complete re-roof? Need some help?

First, consider the roof. If you have got a shake roof, look and see whether there are symptoms of aging. Are you finding blown-off shakes all over your yard? Are the shakes lifting or curling? Do you find mysterious water spots on your ceilings? Remember to check the attic for leaks too. If you have a composition shingle roof, will the roof look like it is crumbling or granuelly? Are you able to still see the outline of your shingles? With a tile roof, the issues are not always so clear. Here you look for water stains inside the house or attic then look for damaged tiles. By the way, this could be tricky for the green leak investigator, since you can do more damage walking on this sort of roof attempting to locate your damaged tiles. Yes, there’s a system to traversing a tile roof, and generally a roofing contractor is the one you would like up there walking around.

Once the choice to re-roof has been made it is important that you do a little research before jumping at the 1st offer. Consider what kind of options you have : What new releases are on the market? What sort of roof compliments the style of my home best? A good method to get a feel of the newer products out there is to visit a tradeshow or talk to a pro at the local hardware supplies store.

Next, call a Fort Worth Roofing contractor out to look over the roof and see if you actually need a new one or can the current roof be corrected. Debate warranties, building permits, and period to do your work.

Then, when choosing your new roof be sure to take into consideration the local laws on what kind of materials you can choose from. Many areas no longer allow wood shingle or shakes due to fire dangers. Also, many homeowners’ associations only allow certain types of roofing to be installed. There are situation where a house owner acquired his shingles, and when they were delivered, the local CCR people showed up and put a stop to his having the roof installed because it was not up to the code their development required. It was unlucky as he had already acquired the material and now had to go through the process of sending it back and getting something else that’s allowed.

Tackling a re-roof project can be just that, a project. The right approach and some good planning and research will help you a lot on the way. Hopefully this article has helped you establish if you actually need to re-roof, and how to go about putting on a new roof that you will actually enjoy.