Repair Or Replace?

While not every roof damage requires a total replacement, all roofs do eventually reach the end of their lifecycles.

If you are questioning whether or not your roof requires a repair or a replacement, here are some recommendations:

1. Schedule a roof inspection.

No matter if in the end your roof will require a simple repair or a complete replacement, it is best to know definitively, and right away.

Don’t delay in scheduling an appointment for a professional roof inspection. Roof inspections provide you, the owner, with diagnosis of your roof’s integrity, estimated remaining lifespan, and awareness of damages that need repair.

2. Examine the damages.

After you have scheduled your roof inspection, take note of the damages that you can spot.

You will want to make note of items such as:

- Cracks in joints

- Building grade issues

- Moisture intrusion

- Cracks at or near the foundation

- Damages to the roof’s drainage system

- Damages to the roof’s accessories

3. Signs that a roof needs replacement might include…

- Curled shingle edges or cupped shingle tabs

- Cracked shingles

- Missing granules on shingles

- Appears old and worn

- Dark streaks (which result from airborne algae)

- Moss on the roof’s surface

While you should certainly schedule a roof inspection if you notice any of the damages listed above, we highly recommend scheduling regular roof inspections. Doing so will help prevent severe damages.

Call our team at 574-231-7026 to schedule your roof inspection.

(Source: https://www.owenscorning.com/roofing/tools/do-i-need-a-new-roof)