When is it time for a new roof? – Roofers Professional Opinion

Many people have different opinions on when it is time for a new roof. Many of the roofing companies in Halifax will tell you different things. The cheap roofing companies in Halifax will tell you that you need a new roof as soon as they can book you in. The good roofing companies in Halifax will tell you the truth. We pride ourselves on being one of the best roofing companies in Halifax so we will tell you if it is time for a new roof or will tell you how much longer you should be able to get out of it. There are a number of factors you should consider before determining when its time to replace your roof.

1. Roof age – How old is your existing roof? Many experts believe that a roof will typically last between 17-22 years. Even thought many people will have “25 year” shingles, they may not have sufficient enough ventilation, excessive exposure to the elements or a number of different factors that may significantly decrease the longevity of your roof.

2. Shingles starting to curl – When you see that your shingles are starting to curl up it, it is a good sign that you will need a new roof soon. When shingles begin to curl, it is often the result from the loss of granules (often from sun and wind exposure). This makes shingles more susceptible to being blown off in a storm as well being more exposed to water damage.

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3. The condition of the valleys – The valley is an area of your roof that is constantly tested by water, snow and ice. This is an area that when shingles are not in good condition, you will often find leaks. Poor valley conditions are often a sure sign that you need a new roof. It is also important to insure that the best roofing materials are used in the valleys. When we install a new roof, we always put ice and water shield in the valley.

4. Missing shingles and tabs – When your missing any shingles your roof is not operating properly. It’s important to replace missing shingles, whether you get a repair or a new roof. If your roof has been done recently (last 5 years) then it is not very difficult to replace the missing shingles/ tabs. If the roof is old, (over 15 years) then it may be time to consider looking into replacing the roof.

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5. Chimney and plumbing flashings – Roofers in Halifax have different ways of dealing with penetrations. The best roofing companies in Halifax know how to properly seal the roof. This is another area of your roof that is constantly tested by water, snow and ice. The flashings are what keep out liquid and moisture from chimneys, pipes, vents, etc. If these areas look rusty or damaged, it may be time to get it looked at. It may be an easy fix that could save you lots of money and frustration in the future.

6. Shingle granules in the gutters – Clean roofing companies in the HRM will make sure to clean your gutters after they install a new roof. Overtime though, if your getters are getting filled with granules, your shingles may be getting warn-down. When shingles lose granules they lose their strength, compromising the effectiveness of your roof.

7. The product – The brand of shingles that are on your roof will play a big factor in determining how long the roof will last. Many of the old “3-tab” shingles are only designed to last 25 years where as now, the new shingles are designed to last 30 years. Also different shingle manufactures have different ways of creating shingles. So methods have been proven to be better over time.

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