Repairs on the roof may not be enough to stop those leaks and solve all of your problems.
Sometimes an entire replacement is needed to fix the underlying problems with your roof.
Use this article to determine whether it's time to replace or time to repair the roof over your head.
Start Out With A Clean Slate
Just like most projects, roofing requires you to have a clean surface to work on.
The sheathing also has to be perfectly flat, so if you see any warping, replace it.
Lastly, every last nail has to be removed to ensure it doesn't affect the new roof once installed, causing problems.
Match Your Roof Color With Your Climate
If you live in a hot and dry climate, it is best to roof your house with a light color like light grey or white as lighter colors end up reflecting the suns rays.
Darker colors like black can absorb the suns rays, resulting in your house being really hot.
Always Ask For A List of Satisfied Customers
Never hire a roofing contractor who can not supply you with a list of satisfied customers.
Having a roof repaired or replaced can be expensive and a particular roofer doesn't do quality work, it could lead to water damage inside of your home.
Be cautious and always ask for references before hiring a roofer.
Help Maintain Your Roof By Keep Gutters Clean
When it comes to maintaining your roof, make sure that you keep your gutters clean.
Clear them of any fallen leaves, twigs and other debris so that water can flow freely from your roof.
If you don't adequately clean out your gutters regularly, you may become prone to flooding problems.
Summing Up
The roof above you may only seem to have a small problem here or there, but in reality it is beyond the life expectancy and needs replacing.
Use this article to help gauge the severity of your roofing situation.
The tips point out a few problems that you may not be be aware of.