Understanding the Why of Roof Replacements
As a homeowner, you probably have your list of projects and ongoing maintenance on your home, but often the large jobs like roof replacement fall by the wayside because you’re unsure of the cost or if it even needs to be done. Delaying a roof replacement, though, can have severe consequences in the future for the structure and safety of your home. If you suspect your roof has been damaged or may need replacing, it’s best to call a trustworthy roofing contractor quickly.
Protect Your Home’s Roof
You have probably made a large investment when you purchased your home and protecting that investment and everything in it starts from the rooftop on down. Often the cost of a roof, especially if you’ve invested in your home recently, is the main reason we hear that people delay having their roof repaired or replaced. Although a new roof can be a financial commitment, the price far outweighs the cost of additional issues in the future. You may also have a concern about the timeline of the process of a new roof. But the good news is that Marroquin Exteriors can typically complete your new roof in just one day!
Whatever the reasons you’ve come up with to avoid getting a new roof, the long story short is that, when you do get one, you’ll feel more secure with the roof over your head, and you’ll be avoiding issues with other parts of your home’s infrastructure as well.
The Risks of Not Replacing Your Roof
To secure the structure of your home, you don’t only need good windows and doors, but a solid and sturdy roof. A small leak anywhere can begin to erode the protections you’ve come to rely on from your home. And when your roof begins to fail, even in the slightest, you could risk that protection as well as the investment you’ve made in your home.
Potential Damages From Neglecting Your Roof:
- Growing Damage Costs- Water is your enemy when it comes to roofing materials, and it always takes the path of least resistance. When it finds a weak spot, it can seep into your home through the walls, attic and framework before you even notice. Mold, mildew and rotted wood is often the result. And homeowner insurance does not usually cover water damage when it is caused by roof neglect.
- Your Home’s Safety Hazards- The mold, mildew and wood rot we mentioned is not only detrimental to your wallet, but it can also affect your family’s health as well. Electrical issues, faulty stairs and floors and more can be the outcome of that once simple small roof leak.
- Negative Property Values- If you’re thinking about selling your home, an inspection that finds issues with your roof can end up hurting the potential of getting your asking price. Buyers may try to negotiate a new or repaired roof into the real estate sale.
- Interior Home Damages- Think about all of the areas of your home you’d need to replace if there was damage, specifically water damage due to a faulty roof. Carpet, flooring, wallpaper, furniture, drywall… these are just a few of the things you’d need to replace if water made its way into your home.
A timely roof replacement has so, so many benefits. When you complete an annual roof inspection and conduct regular maintenance and roof repair, you can determine when and if you need a new roof.
The roofing pros at Marroquin Exteriors can help provide that peace of mind that you are looking for in your home. Plus, when you hire a certified crew like us, you’ll receive a guaranteed beautiful new roof that saves you energy costs with your home’s heating and cooling system. Reach out to our professional roofing contractors to get set up with a free roofing quote today.