Are you thinking about replacing your roof or installing a new one? If you’re dealing with a damaged roofing system that needs a fast fix, it’s essential to first think about when to replace roof materials so that your home stays structurally sound and in good shape for its entire life span.
Still not sure if you need a new roof? Some of the most obvious warning signs it’s time to replace your roof include:
- Holes, gaps, and leaks
- Rotting boards and sagging spots
- Pest infestations
- Loose, missing, cracked, or curling shingles
- Excessive loss of shingle granules or discoloration of damaged shingles
- Water damage from trapped moisture
- Mildew or moss growth on existing shingles
- Ventilation and insulation issues around chimney vents and skylights
If you see signs of shingle failure, are impacted by severe storm damage, or simply need to replace your older roof’s surface with new shingles, addressing the issues right away is preferable. However, immediate repair or replacement is not always possible (or necessary).
Even though roof repairs should typically be made right away, there is also an ideal time of year to replace your entire roof if waiting is an option. When your roofing repair or replacement isn’t an urgent emergency, consider scheduling your project at a more opportune time of year.
Not only is this a more cost-effective option for many homeowners, but it also ensures all roof damage and underlying problems are dealt with correctly after your new roofing system is properly installed.
Don’t Delay a Roof Replacement
Have high winds and hail damage left you with a leaking roof? Is your home’s old roof rotting away and incurring even further damage? Or maybe you’re tired of hearing the constant sound of that pesky chimney cricket infesting your attic. If any of these situations sound familiar, you might need a new roof or, at the very least, a few roofing repairs.
Whether your home’s roof is reaching the end of its useful life or damage occurs after a storm, you will undoubtedly experience several great benefits after replacing your roof. Here’s how replacing a roof can help homeowners:
Prepare Your Asphalt Shingles for Summer 🌞
Your roof will take a beating at any time throughout the year, but summer comes with its own unique challenges. Intense UV rays from the sun, unexpected hail storms, and heavy thunderstorms can cause significant damage to shingles, skylights, soffit vents, and even the strongest chimney structure.
Replacing your roof with newer materials (especially if it’s over 15 years old) can fortify your home against common summer roofing damage such as:
- Loose granules
- Cracked and warped shingles
- Water damage
- Or worse structural damage
Protect Your Home (and Health) 🩺
Putting home repairs of any kind on the back burner is never advisable, especially regarding roofing damage. You don’t want a leak to get so bad it bursts through your attic and ruins items and furniture inside or has a hole big enough to allow pests to wreak havoc on your home. In addition, any lingering moisture can lead to mold and mildew growth, which is hazardous to human health.
Your roof acts as a barrier between you and the elements, but it can’t function effectively if extensive damage never gets dealt with correctly. Installing a properly ventilated new roof not only protects your personal belongings but your physical health as well.
Avoid Winter Roof Damage ❄️
You may be excited about dropping temperatures, but your damaged roof certainly won’t be when winter arrives. If your current roof is already damaged, harsh winter weather will only worsen things with water damage, ice damming, and other prevalent cold-weather problems. Some issues you’ll want to address before any blustery snow storms start rolling through include:
- Missing or inadequate attic insulation
- Improper roof ventilation
- Excessive icicle or ice dam formation
- Cracks, leaks, and other structural
Save on Heating Costs 🌡
Is your home uncomfortable no matter how high you turn up the heat? You’re likely used to sky-high utility bills, brisk bedrooms, and freezing cold flooring from all the escaping air, but this can be fixed easily.
Your contractor will install modern roofing materials and adequate venting and insulation that is up to code, energy-efficient and prevents cold outside air from coming into your home. Schedule a roofing inspection to see if you could be saving money on heating costs with a higher-quality roofing system.
Maintain Efficiency in Every Season ⚡️
One of the most attractive benefits of installing a new roof is the improvements in energy efficiency. After filling gaps and leaks in your roof, less heated or cooled air can escape through your attic, so you won’t waste energy (and money) attempting to replenish the lost air.
With a new roof, you’ll have an easier time regulating your home’s internal temperature year-round, while your monthly energy bills will be much lower than before. And what homeowner doesn’t like to save money?
There’s a Right Time to Replace Roofing Materials
When your home’s roof starts looking a little worse for wear, it’s easy to opt for the same old shingles as last time. However, you have plenty of roofing material styles to choose from when it’s time to replace your roof, including:
- Traditional asphalt shingles
- Metal roofs
- Cedar wood shakes
- Concrete or ceramic tile roofs
- Natural or rubber slate shingles
- Stone-coated steel roofing
- Green roofs
- Solar tile roofing systems
If you see signs of roofing damage like leaks and water stains, prioritize installing a new roof. While roofing repairs and replacements can happen year-round, it’s important to work with a trusted roofing contractor to determine the time of year that works best with you and your family’s needs to replace your roof. Take time to read through each season and decide which one will fit into your busy schedule best:
Summer
The warm summer months are probably the most popular time to complete any home improvement project, but particularly roof replacements. Since your roof’s surface is typically dryest in the summer, it’s safer and simpler to perform roof repairs. However, you’ll likely have trouble squeezing into your contractor’s schedule during this time since summer is considered the busy season for construction.
Spring
After the winter thaws, springtime is another popular season to get some work done around your house. Try to get on your roofing company’s books quickly before other homeowners can because spring gets busy for contractors too.
Fall
Another good time to get a roof replacement done is during fall. If your roof gets fixed and the work finishes quickly, you can have your home prepped and ready to take on the cold winter months in minimal time.
Winter
The least ideal time to replace your roof is winter, which you could probably already guess. With snow and ice on the ground, your roof, and in the gutters, it can be challenging to get onto the roof safely to complete repairs. So, unless you live in a location like sunny Florida, leave the roof replacement project for a later time.
Want a Quick Fix? Avoid the Busy Seasons
Waiting around for any home renovations to be completed can be frustrating for an impatient homeowner. While it’s wise to address your roofing issues immediately, it can also be cost-effective to wait until after the “busy seasons” before replacing your rotting roof.
Since your contractor is likely booked up throughout the spring and summer when both commercial and residential roofing services are in high demand, consider timing your roof replacement toward the end of the summer or even early fall.
This way, you won’t be freezing with a broken roof throughout the winter, but you won’t be relegated to the bottom of your roofing company’s waiting list before receiving your brand new roofing system either.
The Best Time to Replace Your Roof Is Right Now
Do you want to replace your roofing material with something fresh and efficient? Fix your broken and sagging roof with help from the best. Work with DuraShield during any season and receive an efficient and reliable roof replacement. Contact us now to schedule your roof replacement services with ease.