TRUST THE EXPERTS WITH YOUR ROOF REPLACEMENT
No matter what the reason for your roof replacement in Medford NJ, you should never entrust the job to a handyman or try it yourself.
It may look easy on HGTV, but there is a difference between installing a roof and doing it the right way. And if there is one thing on your home you want to be installed correctly, it’s your roof.
That’s why whether your roof is leaking, aging or you simply want to upgrade the color, you should give us a call at High Point Roofing and Remodeling to handle your roof replacement.
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WHEN IS IT TIME TO THINK ABOUT ROOF REPLACEMENT
Even though you know the importance of your roof, you also very rarely come into direct contact with it. You don’t walk on it or touch it or even see it most days.
That makes it easy to forget when it’s time for an upgrade. Here are a few signs that it’s time to start think about calling a Medford roofing contractor about a replacement:
- Bald spots: One easy way to see that you need to replace your roof is when you start to notice large bald spots on your roof. That is a sign your shingles are starting to wear down, which means they are less protective and energy efficient.
- Missing shingles: When you see multiple areas on your roof with missing shingles, it is a sign of either an old roof or a roof that wasn’t properly installed. In either case, it is likely time to replace it.
- Old roof: Your roof doesn’t last forever, and at a certain point it will be time to replace it. While most roofs last 30 years, it also depends on what type of shingles were used and how it was installed. Once your roof is about 20 years old, it is best to get an inspection to be sure your home isn’t vulnerable.
CAN YOU JUST ADD A NEW LAYER OF ROOF OVER YOUR EXISTING ROOF?
It was once very common and even encouraged to simply add another layer of shingles to your roof when you saw the original roof start to wear down. That practice has all but been outlawed by professionals, but for handymen and DIYers, it is still all too common.
A roof replacement in Medford NJ needs to include a complete tear off and then installing a new roof. Why you ask? Here are just a few reasons:
- Weight: Adding more layers of roof could make your roof too heavy for your home, causing the roof to possibly cave in.
- Warranty: When you fail to remove the existing layer of roof under a new roof you could void any warranties you have.
- Existing issues: Simply layering over your existing roof could leave the same gaps as your existing roof, leaving you with the same problems you had previously.
DIFFERENCE BETWEEN ROOF INSTALLATION AND REPLACEMENT
While they may seem exactly the same, there is actually a difference between roof installation in Medford NJ and roof replacement.
The major difference is when it comes to roof installation, it implies a brand new roof installed on new construction. That means either on a new home being built or on an addition to a home.
The reason that is important is with roof installation in Medford NJ, everything is brand new, which means you will get the full lifespan of your roof, as all of the elements will be brand new. With roof replacement, you could leave existing elements and just replace shingles depending on the state of the existing roof.
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