Saratoga Springs Roof Installation
Your roof is one of the most crucial components of your entire home. It removes rainwater and snow melt away from your house to protect the integrity of your foundation. It also helps to provide a layer of safety between the outdoor elements and your residence and belongings.
When selecting a new roof for your home, there are various factors you’ll want to consider:
- Roofing material
- Color
- Design
- Warranty coverage
- Longevity
- Price
Your existing roof has a finite lifespan determined by the type of roofing materials you have and the installation quality. Asphalt shingles have a lifespan of between 15 and 40 years, depending on whether you purchase cost-effective three-tab shingles or more premium shingles.
Metal roofing can last between 40 and 100 years, depending on whether you choose a material like steel or zinc. Wood shakes can last 20 to 40 years, while clay or concrete tiles last 40 to 75 years. Composite roofs usually last 30 to 50 years, while slate can easily last 100 years or more.
If your existing roof is nearing the end of its estimated lifespan, it’s time to contemplate a replacement. You never want to wait until your roof completely fails to think about a replacement. This will likely lead to extensive water damage to your home until a replacement can be made. It’s a lot less stressful to plan a replacement at a convenient time when you have favorable financing terms in place.
Many signs can reveal that your roof likely needs a replacement soon. One of the most obvious ones is curling or cracking of your existing shingles. When the bottoms of your shingles curl up, it exposes their underside to water penetration. You may also notice that your shingles are losing their granules. This is a gritty material that will end up within your gutter runs.
While it’s pretty common to experience roofing issues from time to time, you shouldn’t be calling us every year to get repair service. If you are, it’s a clear indication that your roof needs replacing. Some other key indicators that your roof is on its last leg include sagging, seeing sunlight through your attic, and missing pieces of roofing.