Most industries have trade secrets that they don’t want everyone to know about. When it comes to the roofing industry, that little secret is that as many as 50 to 80% of all roof replacements are unnecessary. That means that many homeowners are spending money replacing roofs that are still viable. What that also means is that landfills across the US are needlessly being filled up. Before you opt to have a roof replacement versus a roof tune-up, these are things you need to know.
Inspections are a Must
Spring and summer months can do a number on any roof. In this hurricane season, we definitely had our fair share of heavy storms and high winds. Even the newest roof can sustain damage from flying debris and excessive weather conditions. Assuming that your roof is just fine can be a costly mistake. It shouldn’t be a secret that every homeowner can benefit from a roofing inspection regularly.
Roof Washing Can Extend the Life of Your Roof
Most Georgia homeowners know that pressure washing a roof is not recommended or safe. Many, however, do not understand how regular soft washing can help to extend the life of your roof. Soft washing is a method that uses gentle water combined with solvents that help to remove build-up like algae and mold. If you don’t remove them, there is a good chance that the build-up will ultimately result in roof damage. Roof washing restores your roof’s natural appearance and beauty, so it is a win-win and a maintenance must.
Gutters are Important in Georgia
If someone told you that clean gutters were important for your roof’s lifespan, would you believe it? Gutters exist to move water around your roof and then guide it away from your home’s foundation. If water is left to pool, it can lead to structural damage and foundation cracks. The other reason to regularly clean your gutters is to extend the lifespan of your roof. If you allow dirt and debris to sit in your gutters, eventually they might cause wood rot. Ultimately that will cause damage to your roof, fascia board, and soffit. If you take the extra step of installing gutter guards, then you can rest assured your roof’s more protected year-round.
Fixing Small Problems Stops Them from Becoming Big
This one should just be common sense, but when dealing with roofs, people tend to take the “if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it” mentality. Not only is a regular inspection a critical way to extend the life of your roofing, so is having someone fix small problems before they become expensive. While you are having your roof inspected, it makes sense to have a professional roofing company fix things like pop-up nails, wood rot, and issues with your chimney flashing. Prevention is always better and less expensive than fixing something after the fact.
Our Patent Pending Proprietary Renueit™ Microcraze VR Technology
For a roof that is nearing the end of its lifecycle, replacement is not always the answer. If your roof meets our criteria, using our Patent Pending Proprietary Renueit™ Microcraze VR Technology can help extend the life of your roof by an additional ten years. Imagine what you can do in those ten years when you only spend a fraction of the cost to restore your roof to a new condition. The fact that we offer an alternative to a roof replacement is a secret that many roof replacement companies would rather you not know.
All industries have their secrets. When it comes to the roofing industry, many manufacturers would rather you didn’t know that most roofs being replaced in the US don’t need to be. Our Patent Pending Proprietary Renueit™ Microcraze VR Technology can add an additional ten years to your roof if it qualifies. Contact Roof Savers Georgia to get started by making your appointment today!
