DOES YOUR ROOF NEED REPAIRING, OR REPLACING?

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DOES YOUR ROOF NEED REPAIRING, OR REPLACING?
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• Your roof performs such an important role that it
  really is worth protecting, even if it does mean
  investing in its overall health from time to
  time. Regular roof maintenance can help your roof
  last longer and keep protecting you for many
  years to come, but no matter much you look after
  it, its inevitable that it will need to be
  repaired and eventually replaced at some
  point in its lifespan.
• Weather conditions and debris can easily damage
  even the strongest of roofs, and even if it was
  professionally installed by an experienced and
  reputable roofing company, a repair or
  replacement job will eventually be needed. But
  how can you tell whether your roof needs to be
  repaired, or whether it needs to be replaced?
  Lets look at the question in a little more
  detail

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• Does your roof need to be repaired?
• If youve recently experienced a strong storm or
  extreme weather event such as a hurricane or
  tornado in your area, youll need to have your
  roof checked for any damage. A professional is
  best for this job, as not only will they know
  what theyre looking for, but they can access the
  roof safely. However, oftentimes the damage is
  noticeable from ground level, or you may
  experience a leak inside your home. In these
  cases, youll need to have a roofing contractor
  come and inspect it as soon as possible, and
  theyll be able to tell you whether a
  straightforward repair job is needed, or whether
  youll need to have the whole roof replaced.

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• If a few shingles are missing, you could probably
  get away with simply having them replaced, but if
  some of them have begun to curl or lose granules,
  they could be getting to the stage where a full
  replacement is more cost-effective than
  continually having them repaired.
• Designed to ensure that water is moved off of the
  roof and down to the ground, shingles have an
  important role to play, and when they begin to
  curl or have become dislodged, water can easily
  collect on the roof and cause a leak, or run down
  into the cracks and cause the same problem. A
  simple repair job is usually sufficient,
  depending on the overall condition of the entire
  roofs shingles.

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• Does your roof need to be replaced?
• As touched upon above, if the overall condition
  of the shingles on your roof is poor, a
  replacement might be the best solution, and dont
  forget that when you do have it replaced, and you
  maintain your new roof well, it can last you for
  many years to come. In the case of asphalt
  shingles, you could get as many as 18 years out
  of them, whereas laminate, wood and metal
  shingles can even last between 30 and 45 years.
  Large leaks and significant damage to a large
  portion of your roof would almost certainly
  require a replacement.

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• While ultimately, the choice to have a roof
  repaired or replaced is up to the homeowner, a
  reputable, experienced and conscientious roofing
  contractor will try to encourage you to replace
  it if they feel that damage theyve seen when
  inspecting it, will recur and could end up
  costing you more money than a replacement roof,
  over time. They will of course continue to repair
  it if you make that choice, but its always best
  to listen to their advice when it comes to the
  protection of your home, you and your family.
• If youve noticed some damage on your roof or
  have spotted a leak, dont waste any time waiting
  for the problem to solve itself and go away,
  because sadly, it wont. Contact a reputable
  roofing company and have them come out and
  inspect it right away.

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• Looking for a roofing company in Miami you can
  trust? Look no further than Atlas Roofing. Since
  2016, we have been the premier roof installation
  and repair experts in the Miami, Broward and West
  Palm Beach area. We take pride in the
  comprehensive range of commercial and residential
  roofing services we offer. Whether you need
  something as significant as a brand new roof or
  roof repair in Miami for your home or business,
  or as minor as a gutter installation on your
  home, weve got you covered. Call us at (786)
  406-9206.