In many roofing concerns, the age of your roof is a crucial factor to consider. Knowing the age of your roof will help you plan for repairs and maintenance, as well as evaluate when it’s time to replace it.
Continue reading as roofing and siding experts further discuss the importance of being aware of your roof’s age.
Important for Roof Replacement
The age of your roof is an important aspect to consider when it comes to roofing maintenance and replacement. Roofs made of asphalt shingles, for example, can last about 20 to 25 years if properly maintained. If you know how old your roof is, you can start saving for repairs or replacement early. This also gives you plenty of time to research the best roofing materials for your home, plan a budget and take time off work to ensure you’ll be able to oversee your roofing project.
How To Know Your Roof’s Age
There are various methods for determining the age of your roof. Here are a few examples:
- Roof Inspection – Having your roof professionally inspected is the most convenient option. Experienced and skilled experts provide roofing services that are accurate and reliable.
- Physical Indicators – It can be easy to tell when a roof is nearing the end of its life span. Curved or peeling roof tiles, damaged roof valleys, signs of rot in holes and other exposed portions of the roof, and rusted flashing and nails are signs that your roof needs to be replaced or repaired as soon as possible.
- Paperwork – Determining the age of your roof is significantly easier if you have roof maintenance logs, records, contract copies or invoices. These records show when the roof was installed or last examined, and how long the roof is expected to last.
When it comes to getting quality services for your home, Empire Roofing & More is a professional roofing contractor you can rely on. We are a company that believes in exceeding expectations one job at a time, ensuring all tasks are accurately done and delivering exceptional results.
Call us at (412) 999-7135 (Allison Park) or (412) 414-1570 (Cranberry Township). You may also fill out our contact form to request an estimate. We serve customers in Township and Pittsburgh, PA.
