Your roof’s needs may be to a simpler extent such as a roof repair or a simple partial reroofing service. When a roof replacement is likely the better investment is when roofs have missing or damaged shingles in multiple areas, the roof is older than 15 years, or has habitual issues such as shingles constantly coming off or chronic leaks. To fully assess whether a partial or full roof replacement is required, to begin with you will want to hire a roofing contractor to perform an inspection. Where a re-roof replacement may be the best solution, we at American Roofing & Contracting would like to further discuss the subject.
Types of Roof Material Options
When compared to two decades ago, you would be surprised of your options when new roofing materials continue to become available. In addition to some of the more traditional shingles like asphalt, shakes, and slate, there are highly attractive metal roofs that give the appearance of other materials, and architectural shingles that are head and shoulders above traditional asphalt in terms of looks and performance. With more curb appeal and lasting longer, keep in mind newer materials can cost more than the traditional 3-tab asphalt shingles.
Strip or Add Layers of Roofing
If you currently have asphalt shingles on your roof, you may have a choice in how you proceed with new shingles. Layering one layer on top of the other is a good way to save some money on installation costs. You may be better off stripping if you live in an area with high winds. Stripping is the only option, if it has already been layered you can only do the layering once, as well.
Replacing a Roof is Loud
It is quite loud during the roof replacement process. Along with the hammering of installing the new roof is going to cause a lot of noise, scraping and stripping off the old shingles. Those sensitive to the loud sounds, such as pets, or kids may need to find a place to be out of doors.
How to Prepare for Roof Replacement
There is quite an amount of shingles needed to cover a roof and a lot of space is used in the yard as well. Make certain your car is already out of the garage or driveway before the shingles are unloaded if you plan on going somewhere for the day during the installation. After the shingles have been taken off the truck, you may find yourself blocked in otherwise.
Roof Installation Process
Prior to the roofers getting started, you should understand what the process is going to entail. Such considerations include noting whether not there will be a height difference, if you are only partially reroofing, if they are stripping or layering, and that they are taking care to flash and trim accordingly. Most reputable roofers will give you a run down on what they are doing, however, it never hurts to be informed so you can make good decisions if necessary.
Roof Installation, Replacement & More in Elkin, Winston-Salem, Amity Hill, Troutman, Charlotte, Eufola, Morganton, Sharon and Greater Statesville, North Carolina
In the event you are in need of a roof replacement in the Greater Statesville, NC area, call American Roofing & Contracting and let our certified specialists take are of the rest.
