9 Reasons Why You Shouldn’t Postpone A Roof Replacement

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9 Reasons Why You Shouldnt Postpone A Roof
Replacement
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• Its not unheard of for homeowners to postpone
  having the roof of their home replaced due to the
  cost, but while this is understandable, its
  certainly not a good idea.
• A roof that needs to be replaced is likely
  already showing signs of wear and tear signs
  that are never going to go away, as much as you
  might want them to. Not only do those signs of
  wear and tear not go away, but they will probably
  get worse as time progresses, and you could end
  up having to pay for more than just a new roof if
  damage is caused to the rest of your home.

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• Ultimately, once a roof needs to be replaced,
  its best to bite the bullet and schedule a roof
  replacement with a local construction company,
  otherwise, the following 9 things could happen
• 1. Roof leaks and water damage
• When a leak in a roof that needs to be replaced
  isnt remedied as soon as its spotted, intrusive
  water could quickly cause damage to other areas
  of your home, including drywall, floorboards,
  insulation, carpeting, and even electronics. The
  cost of this when added up, could result in
  almost as much as a new roof.

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• 2. Mold growth
• In the case of an unaddressed roof leak, not only
  can it cause damage to parts of your home, but it
  can encourage the growth of black mold and
  mildew, which can be costly to remove. A new roof
  will keep water out, and make mold a problem in
  your home, you may never have to face in your
  lifetime.
• 3. Rodents and vermin
• Nobody likes the thought of mice and other vermin
  merrily making their homes in our roofs, but if
  there are missing shingles, holes or failing
  flashing, this could become an unhygienic
  reality. Prevent the cost of calling out pest
  control and putting your family and belongings at
  risk by having your old roof replaced.

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• 4. Double tear-offs
• It can be tempting to simply re-roof existing
  shingles, instead of having the whole roof
  replaced, to save money. However, all this is
  doing is delaying the inevitable and making
  everything cost more money, since two shingle
  layers will need to be removed and gotten rid of.
  Not only that, but double shingles are weighty
  which can cause the deck boards to sag, and
  ultimately, shorten the shingles lifespan.
• 5. Storm damage
• It goes without saying that an old, failing roof
  is far more likely to suffer damage in a storm
  than a new one. Enough said!

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• 6. Insurance claims denial
• A roof that has surpassed its warranty or reaches
  an age beyond that specified by your insurer, may
  cause any roof damage claims you go on to make,
  to be rejected.
• 7. Structural damage
• Water that continues to permeate your roof may
  lead to rot, which could then go on to weaken the
  roofs structure eventually putting it at risk of
  collapse. A collapsed roof can cost thousands to
  repair, which could have been avoided with timely
  roof replacement.

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• 8. Diminished energy efficiency
• Nothing can help your home be more energy
  efficient than a brand new roof, but its worth
  noting that some shingles brands have higher
  rates of efficiency than others, so do check with
  your roofing contractor before purchasing any.
• 9. Decreased property value
• Potential buyers may ask for a reduction in the
  asking price on a property with a roof in poor
  condition, since they know they will soon have to
  face the expense of replacing it. they may also
  reject it entirely, and seek out a similar
  property with a new roof, or at least one in a
  better condition.

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• In fact, there are more reasons than the 9 listed
  above to avoid postponing a roof replacement, but
  still homeowners fail to see the urgency, and
  believe that it can wait until its absolutely
  unavoidable.
• To give your home the protection it deserves,
  schedule a roof replacement with a reputable
  local company, and start reaping the rewards.

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• At I.T.M Construction Corp. is one of the best
  construction contractors in Astoria, Queens NY.
  Our family owned and operated business has been
  providing valued clients in Astoria, Queens and
  beyond, with a variety of high quality
  construction and roofing services for almost two
  decades. Whatever your needs, weve got a skilled
  contractor to handle them, and with fair pricing
  and quality workmanship. If you are looking for
  roofing repair contractors in Astoria, contact us
  at 718-956-8483.