It is arguable that the roof is the most important part of a home. One of the foremost worries for most home buyers is the roof’s state, it’s age, and it’s history of repairs. Whenever a roof is compromised, it can lead to a domino effect of other problems in the house, from leaking issues to mold issues, just to name a few.
First, #1 is to find a quality roofing contractor. It is not advisable to be adventurous with fixing your own roof, that usually ends in disaster. Unless you are a roofer and have the knowledge, the advice is to find a contractor. We can’t stress enough the necessity to do due diligence, make sure the roofer is licensed, carries enough insurance and has glowing recommendations from reviews.
Some people will opt for the more inexpensive route of putting a new roof right on top of the damaged old one, this isnt’ advisable though, it is far wiser to rip the old roof off first. The money and time you think you’ll save will more than likely cost you much more of both in the future. However, repairs down the road become much more complex, pricey, and complicated and it is normally better to rip the old roof off before the new replacement.
With a large number of roof types, it comes most recommended to use of asphalt shingles. The mixture of longevity, affordability and the great variance in shapes make shingles for many homeowners a wise investment. However, in Florida, many homeowners desire clay tile roofs; while durable, even with them being more expensive than the more common asphalt shingle roofs; for South Florida homeowners who need a new roof, be sure to call Miami Gardens Roofing Experts.
Be mindful of what season it is in which you want to replace your roof. Usually, replacing a roof will take a handful of days, assuming the weather is decent. However, depending on your location, there are slower times of year for the roofing industry. To save some costs, many roofing companies offer lowered pricing during those seasons.
