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Q: My roof leaks, but I’m pretty handy. What kind of roof repair work is ok for me to take care of myself, especially with winter coming?
A: For the correct answer to this question (a frequent one), you will need to check your warranty. Most roofing warranties contain some form of nullification clause stating that any work performed upon the roof by a non-professional will invalidate the warranty. Unless you are certain your warranty includes no such language, it’s not worth the risk.
TWO
Q: How do I know if my leaky roof needs to be replaced, or if repairs alone will do the trick?
A: Full roof replacement is not often necessary unless it was initially installed improperly or with insufficient materials. It does happen, but unless the roof is very old or inferior in quality, it is far
more likely that a good, thorough repair is all that you will need.
THREE
Q: Will a metal roof really last longer than an asphalt shingle roof?
A: Absolutely. Asphalt averages a lifespan of 12 - 20 years. Metal roofs, by contrast, have an average lifespan of 40 - 60 years. While installing asphalt shingles is usually less expensive than the cost of installing metal, with such a stark difference in performance and longevity, metal is the clear winner.
FOUR
Q: Do my gutters really need to be cleaned that often?
A: If you think twice a year is “that” often, then the answer is yes. For those in high debris areas with a proliferation of trees shedding leaves nearby, cleaning your gutters every season is preferable. Want to cut back on your gutter cleaning duties? Installing gutter covers dramatically reduces the proliferation of debris within.
FIVE
Q: The tar paper beneath some of the shingles is gone. Do I need to fix it right away, or can it wait a little bit?
A: The missing felt (tar paper) is also called underlayment. It forms a seal that creates a vapor barrier between the base of your roof base, and the shingles. This performs a secondary purpose of protecting your roof from premature extinction from deterioration.
Have more questions?
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