Re-Roof with Metal

You know your roof has reached the end of its service life when hints of water infiltration begin to show up on your interior walls. Most shingle roofs last for about 20 to 25 years. So when the clock runs out for this roofing material, you will see cracked, curled, and missing shingles all over the roof. Evidence of leak and deterioration are signs for a new roof. However, instead of having the old roof stripped down to the wood decking, you will save much more in money and time if you opt to have it re-roofed. Re-roof with metal promises a reliable roof that will last two to three times longer than asphalt shingles. Metal roofs can live for more than 50 years without any upkeep or maintenance. They are strong and immune to many of the weaknesses found in shingles, shakes, and other materials.

Re-Roof vs. Tear-Off

When it comes to getting a new roof, you have two basic options: tear-off or re-roof. A tear-off involves the complete removal of an existing roof in lieu of installing a new one in its place. A re-roof, on the other hand, involves putting a new roof right over the old one. Sometimes known as overlay, re-roof usually saves homeowners 25% or more in their investment. This means that a roof that is 2,000 square feet will cost at least $1,000 less than a tear-off job. Besides saving homeowners from paying for felt paper, clean up, and other labor-related costs, re-roofing also incurs less liability because your property will not be exposed to falling debris and other hazards that are commonly involved in a total demolition. The quality of work between tear-off and re-roof is about the same, so you are basically getting a new roof at a more affordable price.