When it comes to a roof repair, it's not as simple as just putting up shingles or tiles. There are other things to keep in mind. For example, according to Roof Calc, in the United States, 90% of asphalt roofs have fiberglass shingles. Here are five other things to know:

1. Understand the Different Reasons for Roof Repairs

There isn't just one reason for you to call someone to come repair your roof. There are quite a few different ones. One reason could be leaks and missing shingles. This can happen for various reasons, including the roof flashing having chips or cracks, or your ridge vent being broken, among other things. In our experience, if it's not fixed, then mold can grow in your attic and other parts of your home. One of our repair professionals will be able to figure out what is going on.

2. Avoid DIY Roof Work

You might think that doing roof repair is as easy as watching a few YouTube videos. Unfortunately, it's far more complex than that. If you're doing your roof work yourself and you do something to damage it, our experts indicate that your insurance isn't going to cover it. Roofing professionals are licensed and have insurance. Therefore, if they are the ones who cause the damage, the insurance will cover it.

3. Consider That Multiple Factors Impact the Cost

You're not going to pay a set price to have your roof repaired. When our contractor comes to inspect it, we will be making notes about several things. First, we are going to see how large the area that needs to be fixed is. If it's a small spot, you'll pay less. If it's larger, then you'll pay more. Also, it depends on what kind of material the roof is made of and what the workers will need to use to fix it. The roofer will likely go into detail about why they are charging a particular price. However, you shouldn't be surprised to see the price vary from something a neighbor had done, as their situation might have been completely different from yours.

4. Prevent Costly Replacements

If you have your roof consistently inspected and maintained, then that will keep you from needing experts to suddenly replace it. If you don't do that, then you run the risk of what normally would be a routine repair job worsening over time and causing major damage to the roof and even other parts of your home. Think of it as being like a tiny little dent in your windshield. It might not look like much, but it can quickly turn into an enormous crack that requires a whole new windshield. You can save money by being proactive and having that repair work done.

5. Remember the Things That Can Damage Your Roof the Most

There are several things you need to be aware of that will cause damage to your roof over time. The first one is aging shingles. The once strong material can become brittle and easily damaged. That's what the passage of time will do to them. Our experts also indicate that cold weather, especially when it comes to ice dams, can greatly weaken them. The same goes for areas that are prone to a lot of wind and storms. People who live in hot areas can have their roofs damaged by excessive heat.

When it comes to needing repairs done on your roof, you might also need to weigh whether it's worth doing that or getting a new one installed. The reason for that is that you might consistently be paying money for someone to come out and repair one part of the roof. Those funds would be better spent on a whole new roof. If you do that instead, you won't have to worry about repairs for quite a few years after that, which means that it pays for itself.

Are you in need of a roof repair? We can do repairs and replacements for residential homes and also do solar panel work. We are also available for home inspections. Unfortunately, at the moment, we can't do work on mobile homes or offer emergency services. Contact Roofing by Curry today to learn more.