THE UP’S AND DOWNS OF RE-ROOFING YOUR HOME

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THE UPS AND DOWNS OF RE-ROOFING YOUR HOME
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• When you begin to have problems with your roof,
  such as leaks or lost shingle, it can be easy to
  panic and immediately start worrying about the
  cost of having it repaired. You may even be
  confused about the term re-roofing and need
  some clarification before you begin calling your
  local roofing experts.
• Read on to know more about re-roofing along with
  its pros and cons
• What does the term re-roofing mean?
• Re-roofing applies only to those homes with one
  or more layers of existing shingles, and then
  another layer is added on top. When all the old
  shingle is removed from a roof, this is referred
  to as a tear off.

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• Should you re-roof your home?
• Its not always cut and dried when it comes to
  re-roofing, so here are a few of the pros and
  cons for you to consider
• Pros
• Its simpler
• The contractor simply climbs up onto your roof
  and puts new shingle over whats already there,
  instead of ripping and tearing off all the
  existing shingle.

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• Its cheaper
• Because re-roofing is more straightforward, the
  labor costs will be less.
• Cons
• Roofing detects may be covered over
• If the old shingle is removed, any defects will
  be easier to spot and repair, which may end up
  saving you time and money later down the line.
• If the old shingle is removed, any defects will
  be easier to spot and repair, which may end up
  saving you time and money later down the line.

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• Layered shingles can reduce the life expectancy
  of a roof
• While some may claim that a roof with several
  layers of shingle will last a long time and not
  cause you any problems, that may not always be
  true. If the shingle beneath the newest layer is
  not flat, then your new shingles may not last and
  will heat up more which can cause the layers to
  break down quicker. It is sometimes said that the
  lifespan of layered shingles roofs is reduced by
  up to 40.
• Other points to consider
• Its important to research local building codes
  when youre thinking about re-roofing as opposed
  to having a new roof fitted, as many
  municipalities have building and fire codes that
  place restrictions upon layered shingle.

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• Think about how your roof will look if you keep
  adding to the layers of shingle will it look
  lumpy over time, and could this reduce the
  overall aesthetic effect of your property? If
  youre looking to sell your property at some
  point, a re-roofed property may deter some
  prospective buyers.
• For more detailed advice and guidance about
  re-roofing your home, talk to your local roofing
  experts. They will help you make a decision that
  will take your budget into account, while
  ensuring that your home remains safe.

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