All residential roofing systems have an expected life span, but that’s not set in stone; a roof can last a lot longer or shorter than expected depending on how well you can keep it in top-shape. Here are a few things that can help make sure your home’s roof lasts for as long as possible:
Give It Checkups
Roof problems can severely shorten a roof’s life span, but fixing them as soon as possible does the exact opposite. By checking your roof for problems on a regular basis (at least once a year is ideal), you’re preventing small problems from even having the chance to cause even bigger problems later on.
Have Experts Take Care of It
Making sure a roof is in top condition for decades requires a lot of knowledge, experience and equipment. Trying to check and fix your roof’s problems on your own means there’s a good chance you miss less conspicuous symptoms or perform ineffective fixes. Roof repair and inspection are best left to actual roofing professionals like Masters Roofing.
Don’t Be Cheap
Making the roof last as long as it can starts from the moment you pick a roofing option. Make sure you don’t pick an option based on which one’s the cheapest. Cheap materials tend to be less durable, so they wear out faster than similar options of higher quality. Pick an option based on performance, not price; the long term benefits will tip the value of your roof in your favor.
Check What’s Underneath
Some roofs suffer from wear and tear not because of what’s above them but because of what they’re protecting underneath. A poorly-insulated attic can cause condensation to form in the more vulnerable parts of your roof like the trusses and anything below the underlayment. We can check your attic insulation and recommend the best action should we find that there’s a problem with it as part of both our residential and commercial roofing services.
Maximize your roof’s life span with help from our team of experts. Masters Roofing is the most trusted roofing contractor in Memphis, TN. Call us at (844) 400-4774 or fill out this contact form to request a free quote.