A Guide To Help You Know When To Replace Your Roof. AB Edward Enterprises, Inc.

If your roof is close to 20 years old, replacing the entire roof covering is the best way to go. Every house will, at some point, need a roof replacement. A few signs that the roof needs replaced are:

• - Broken and missing shingles
• - Asphalt shingles with little to no stones remaining
• - Curling or cracked shingles
• - Visible damage from severe weather conditions
• - The existing roof is 15+ years old
• - The home’s interior ceilings/walls have water marks due to serious roof leaks
•  -The existing roof was installed incorrectly

Unfortunately, if your roof is the last item listed above, we have seen conditions that required immediate replacement – a major and unnecessary homeowner cost. Always confirm your roofing contractor has experience, uses high quality materials and has adequate insurance in the event your roof is incorrectly installed.

When to replace your roof

If you plan on doing renovations within your home and need a roof replacement, replace the roof first. Nothing worse than creating a beautiful inner space with new paint, fixtures and flooring and having water damage due to an aged roof or damaged roof conditions! Most remodeling projects are rendered useless if the roof is in no condition to protect the home’s interior/exterior remodeling. Replacing your old roof with a new one guarantees proper sealing, up- to- date flashing and underlayment while also guaranteeing you security for structural and cosmetic integrity of your home.

When not to replace your roof:
There are very few instances when you should NOT replace your roof. Such as:

• - If your roof is in good condition with years left on its lifespan
• - If you plan on doing a complete strip and rebuild it project in which case you would want to get the roof replaced at the correct time during the remodeling

When to use spot repair
Spot repair is when you only need to repair a small portion of your roof because it is in poor condition or has been damaged by severe weather conditions. If your roof still has a lot of life to it and only has a small area that needs replaced due to weather damage, obviously a spot repair is better than replacing the whole roof.