One of the realities of home ownership is that, at some point, there will be a need to do some repairs, renovations, etc., to maintain the home. One of the components of any home is its roof, and since anyone who lives in a house, for any length of time, will generally experience some problems, whether major or minor. In many cases, there are various options and alternatives to address roofing issues and challenges, from minor repairs or adjustments to major overhauls, renovations, etc. With that in mind, this article will briefly attempt to consider, examine, review and discuss 4 possible options. the owners have.
1. Fix: One of the first things to consider is the age of the existing roof, as well as the type and material used. Was the original roof rated 15, 20, 25, 30, or 40 years? Is it a slate roof or some exotic and more expensive material? How bad is the damage? Is it limited to a small area, or more widespread? How many times has it been fixed, previously? Some repairs include: replacing or reinforcing specific tiles; using tar or other solutions; gutter cleaning, which may not be working properly; etc
2. Add another layer on top of the existing one: Depending on how many layers are currently in the roof, and local laws and ordinances, a possible solution may be to lay another roof layer on top of the existing one. When this is a possibility, it often reduces costs for materials, labor, etc.
3. New conventional roof: If existing roof support components are weakened etc. another layer is not a smart solution but, rather, one might be better served by removing the existing one including substructure etc. and replacing it. , with a completely new roof. Conventional roofing materials are generally rated in terms of expected life and include 15, 20, 25, 30, and 40 years.
4. Solar roof: Elon Musk’s company has designed an alternative to a conventional roof, which, for some people, who have decided to replace, rather than repair, the existing one, might make sense! This system uses special solar tiles, which are used to provide solar energy, to reduce overall energy costs, while being much more renewable sources. Previously, this was considered somewhat cost-prohibitive, but, in recent years, the overall costs for these are now about the same as a better conventional roof.
Houses need quality roofs, and people want to live, where there are no leaks, and enjoy maximum comfort! Will you carefully consider your options and alternatives and act wisely?