If you are installing a new roof on your home, you may be considering ways to maximize your investment. With a focus on environmental benefits and reducing carbon footprints, many homeowners are considering a living roof as a solution for the standard manufactured roofing materials. Before you decide between a living roof or standard roofing materials, there are some things to discuss with a roofing contractor.
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- After a storm or other big weather event, people often look up at their roofs to check for missing shingles. If all of your shingles are in place, that is certainly a good thing. But as you're looking, you should focus on a bit more than just whether the shingles are there or not. Also, keep your eyes peeled for shingles that are lifted along the bottom or one side. These lifted shingles need attention, too, since they will soon allow for leaks if they are not already doing so.
- When trying to figure out if and when you need to replace your roof, there are some things that allow you to schedule the replacement on your own time. Such factors as the roof's advanced age and the presence of minor damage such as small cracks require that the roof be replaced but give you time to coordinate its replacement on your schedule. However, if there is severe structural damage to the roof, especially to the roof's decking, the timing of the work will need to be sped up.
- There are many factors that affect the overall price that you will pay for roof replacement, including the size of your roof, the slope of your roof, and the roofing materials you select. However, two people can have the same home and select the same roofing materials, and still pay different prices for their roof replacement. This is because there are some costs that fluctuate based on where your home is located.
- Of all the types of residential roofing, asphalt shingles are the most popular. However, if you need a new roof, you may wonder if you should spend more on more durable roofing. While metal and tile roofs are attractive and durable, asphalt shingles can protect your home well. Shingles may not last as long as premium roofing, but a shingle roof is less expensive. Here's why asphalt roofing is still a good choice, especially when the cost is a concern.