Your roof keeps your entire home safe from wind and rain. However, it doesn’t last forever, and is susceptible to damage or cracks. Let’s take a look at whether you should repair or replace your roof.
Repairing your roof
Even if your roof is in decent shape, it’s not a bad idea to repair it every so often simply due to age. Experts recommend taking a look at your roof every few years.
Roofs naturally taking a beating after being exposed to the elements. It’s very common for roof tiles to fly away or break off in high winds. If your roof is missing a tile, you’ll want to repair that as soon as possible. Don’t worry, it’s a straightforward process that only consists of installing a replacement tile.
Damage to your attic is another sign that you need to repair your roof. If you can detect damage from the interior side of your attic, it’s a red alarm that something is wrong. Climb on top or your roof to look for any anomalies. Once again, don’t try to take on any repair you’re uneasy about. It’s much safer to call a roofing service for a full repair.
Replacing your roof
In the worst case scenario, you need to replace your roof completely. This is a big task, and you’ll want to contact a professional roofing service to do the job. Their team of experienced workers can replace your roof entirely without a trace. Roofs also need to be replaced when they develop cracks. It can be difficult to pinpoint the source of cracks on a roof. Sometimes, they come from stress on the panels in excessive heat.
Other times, cracks develop as the material naturally ages. In either case, you’ll need to replace it for the sake of the entire roof. Unfortunately, this isn’t something that you can simply ignore as cracks on the roof can threaten the stability of your whole home. Left unattended, your house could suffer serious long term damage that will need an entire renovation to address.
Turn to the Pros at Shelter Construction
At Shelter, we perform free inspections and consultations. We will perform minor repairs during the inspection to small damage that we find. Call us at 612-284-6985 or schedule an inspection today on our website!