We have found that many customers in the Lower Mainland who call us to replace their roofs are pleasantly surprised when we tell them a repair will be just as effective, at a lower cost. However, sometimes replacement is the best option. Some roofs have reached the end of their designed lives and the best option is replacement with a new roof system.
Roofing system failure can be caused by a number of factors; including age, severe weather, poor workmanship, defective materials, improper specification of roofing materials, abuse and failure to adequately maintain the roof.
You should re-roof your Vancouver home only when all repair and restoration alternatives are deemed incapable of bringing a roof back to serviceable condition, or at your own discretion.
Some questions to ask:
- How old is your roof? If your roof system is older then 20 years you might want to consider a new roof system rather than repairing your existing system.
- How many areas in your roof system leak?
- If the shingles on your roof are excessively curled or buckled they are probably starting to fail.
- Are you happy with the look of your roof system?
- What is your financial situation?
- Can you make do with repairs now and budget for a new roof system later?
- Does your roof have two or more layers? (If more than two layers you might have to replace it because of building codes.)
- Is your insulation level adequate? (Achieving its full R-Value )
- Has your decking become rotted from long term leaking? (Replacing rotted decking gives the structure more strength.)
Making a decision between repair or replacement on your own can be difficult. Contact a professional roofing contractor in Vancouver for advice and an inspection. A qualified roofer will be able to identify existing or potential problems and offer solutions that will keep your home protected for many years to come.
