Repair Or Replace My Roof

How Do You Know To Repair Or Replace?

There are three main things that need to be evaluated – the cause of the leak, the extent of the damage and whether or not it is cost-effective to repair or replace. The leak may be caused by cracked, broken or missing shingles. Or there could be a number of small cracks that have given way to water damage and discoloration. You may notice some sun-bleaching in the affected area as well as mold growth. The affected area may be expansive and extend upward from ground level or other sections of the roof, like valleys, that are prone to leaks could also be affected.i’ve been in the roofing repair business for over 20 years and i’ve seen my share of roof that need repairs. Do you know when repairs can be a problem?

Let me explain. Sometimes as roofers we are presented with tricky situations where a $15 dollar repair can actually cost up to thousands to repair or replace. Sometimes you have no choice but sometimes you do and the choice is always better to know what you should repair and when you should consider replacement.each leak location is slightly different and can often be repaired if it has not progressed too far. Shingles, support timbers, bracing timbers or soffits can all be the source of leaks and require different repairs to fix. If you are unsure if a leak is repairable or requires replacement, always seek the advice of a skilled roofing contractor. They will always have the knowledge and experience to accurately determine how best to fix your roof leak problems.but it’s not the leaks that concern you as much as remembering where the rest of the roof is sound.

This all depends on your level of knowledge. Some people trust their gut instinct while others rely on experience, but how do you know to repair or replace? Roofing talk can sometimes seem like a foreign language. Here’s a breakdown of the most often used terms, phrases and explanations to give you confidence in understanding your choices:. One of the finer details that one needs to understand about roof repairs is to make sure if it is in full working order or in need of repair. Whether to repair or replace depends on a number of factors. Certain damages can be repaired with minimal cost usually while others have a prior history and may need extensive work.

So, Should I Repair Or Replace?

At kingsley roofing, we always do a visual inspection first to get a good idea on the condition of the roof.

We wear hard hats and safety boots so we can access all parts of the roof and inspect it from top to bottom.

The we may do some light testing here and there like check water-proof-ness with water test and look for missing tiles to see if they have been ripped off by winds.

If we find any problems then we will advise you on how they can be fixed, repaired or replace.