It isn’t enough to have a roofing system built with quality materials. If you want it to remain reliable and durable throughout its life span, it needs to be regularly maintained by trusted professionals. However, with its constant exposure to the weather, once a roof reaches the end of its life span, no amount of repairs or maintenance can restore its effectiveness against the elements.
As a homeowner, you need to be aware of your roof’s age and repair history so that it won’t disrupt your home life once it starts showing signs of failure. This also helps you determine if you want to keep paying for repairs while being aware of how long your roof can still effectively protect your home.
It might seem intact, but that doesn’t mean it hasn’t sustained hidden damage. If you start noticing that the gap between roof repairs is becoming shorter, you can be sure that its effective life span is nearing an end.
One of the best ways to determine and keep track of your roof’s age is to check for records that indicate its renovation history. This can come in the form of invoices or receipts showing the date that it was last inspected, maintained or repaired. If you’re looking to buy a home, you should ask the seller directly to show the roof’s history. You can also have the roof inspected by a professional for a more detailed report.
If the records can’t be immediately found or were lost, there are other ways to determine the roof’s age. You can call the roofers who installed and maintained it; they usually keep invoices and other records of the jobs they’ve done. A copy of the roof’s building permit can also be checked at your local government office to see the date of its installation as well as to determine if it’s up to local standards.
As a top roofing contractor in the area, Tango & Gatti offers excellent maintenance and replacement services you can count on. Call us at (330) 308-8213 to request an estimate on your roof replacement. You can also reach us via our convenient online form. Our Ohio service areas include Barnesville and Canton.