When You May Need a Roof Renewal

Your abode's roof is one of the most important parts of the building envelope. Aside from giving your house a complete look, it also provides you, your loved ones and your household belongings protection from inclement weather elements such as rain, precipitation and direct sunlight. 

Unfortunately, your residential roof will not last forever. It will wear and tear due to ageing and will need to be replaced at the end of its useful lifespan. This roof renewal project is known as re-roofing. But you don't have to wait until the expiry of your current roof's lifespan to install a new roof. 

Here are a few other circumstances when you may need to renew your roof.

When you are doing a major house makeover. 

As one of the components of your house exteriors, your roof greatly impacts the kerb appeal of your home. Therefore, if you are looking to improve the aesthetics of your building in a big way, a full roof replacement would be the perfect remodeling project to undertake, especially if your current roof is quite old and its beauty seems waned. Choosing a new roof material, style or design will probably give your dwelling the upgrade it needs to stand out from other houses in the neighbourhood.

In case of severe weather damage to your roof.

As mentioned earlier, roofs are designed to offer protection from harsh weather. However, the weather can sometimes be hard on your roof, thus leaving a trail of destruction behind. Windstorms and hailstorms, for example, all have the potential to wreak havoc on your roof. High winds can blow off your entire roof structure, resulting in the need for a complete roof replacement. Likewise, heavy hails can break or ruin your roof shingles, leading to irreparable roof damage that presents the need for a new roof installation. 

When your current roof is structurally weak. 

If your building inspection report reveals that you have a bad roof, and a new roof is needed to fix the problem, then you will need to replace your current roof. A roof that's not structurally sound is a safety hazard to you and your family, but it can also make it difficult for you to sell your home. Make sure to have it replaced as soon as possible. 

No matter the reason why you may need a roof restoration, make sure the installation job is performed by an experienced roofing contractor. 

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