Facts on Roofing Repairs

Scope

• Some people are terrified to tackle a roof problem because they are scared that they are immediately going to face the cost of replacing the entire roof. This is far from the case. Unless your entire roof has been extremely damaged in a storm or you're living with very old shingles, most leaks in a roof can be patched. Some roofing cement and perhaps a few replaced shingles should repair most leaks at a cost far less than such a leak could cause to your home.

Layering

• Sooner or later, when a roof needs repairs someone might suggest that you can just put a new layer of roofing over top of the original shingles. The problem with this suggestion is that it is actually a viable option in some situations, while in others it might be a terrible idea. Before you decide to put another layer of roofing over top of an original one, you should be sure to consult with a roof inspecting professional.

Complete Job

• Many of the leaks that appear after you've had your roof refinished come because the job was done incorrectly and incompletely. When you hire roofers to replace your current roof, you don't want them to just put on a new layer of shingles. All the flashing, seals and other hardware on the roof also needs ein order to seal your roof properly and prevent future leaks and damage to your home.

Heat

• Roofing repairs don't always need to be about fixing leaks, and you don't always need to replace a roof with the same material that you take off. Energy-efficient roofing materials reflect heat away from buildings to keep them from absorbing excess heat energy during the hot summer months. Energy Star approved roofing products have the potential to lower the cooling costs of a building as much as 15 percent.