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Q:
What are my options if I decide to reroof?
A:
You have two basic options: You can choose a complete replacement
of the roof system, involving a tear-off of your existing roof,
or re-cover the existing roof, involving only the installation
of a new roof. In many instances, building code requirements
allow for no more than one re-covering of the roof before a
complete replacement is necessary.
Q: My roof leaks. Do
I need to have it replaced completely?
A: Not necessarily. Leaks can result
from flashings that have come loose or a section of the roof
system being damaged. A complete roof system failure, however,
generally is irreversible and a result of improper installation
or choice of materials or the roof system installation is
inappropriate for the building.
Q: How long can I expect
my roof system to last?
A: Most new roof systems are designed
to provide useful service for approximately 20 to 40 years
depending on the type of roof selected. Some roof system types,
such as certain metal (e.g., copper) systems, can last longer.
Actual roof system life span is determined by a number of
factors, including local climatic and environmental conditions,
proper building and roof system design, material quality and
suitability, proper application and adequate roof maintenance.
Roofing product manufacturers offer a variety of warranties
on their products. Take a close look at those warranties to
see what responsibilities and financial obligations manufacturers
will assume if their products fail to reach their expected
lives.
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