The roof is a durable structure and while some are touted to last around 20 to 50 years or even more, their service life can be cut short by a number of external factors. Similarly, you can extend the life of your roof by circumventing and outright preventing these external factors.
Your local roofers at Ken Morton and Sons, LLC share the factors that affect the service life of the roof:
Weather Damage
The roof’s main role is to protect your home from weather damage, but weather damage will also cut your roof’s service life if you don’t address its effects immediately. The most common is water damage as a result of rains. Leaks, in particular, might be present for a long time before you notice them and they will do the most damage to your roof, especially if it’s wood or asphalt.
No Preventive Roof Repair and Maintenance
Just like leaks, most roofing problems go unnoticed, only to manifest later as a debilitating problem that’s more expensive and difficult to handle. The best way to address issues is through preventive maintenance and roof repairs.
These two methods allow you to address roofing problems when they are still smaller and easier to handle. It also helps you keep your roof in the best condition possible, which means it will be able to handle weather damage better in the long run.
Installation
How your roof was installed affects everything, from its weather tolerance to how susceptible it is to damage. When the roof is improperly installed, its service life is cut short and it will sustain more roofing problems throughout its already shorter life span.
This risk is the reason why we always recommend working with an experienced roofer like us. DIY roof installation is tricky work and it can be dangerous. As for us, we have all the necessary equipment and years of experience to install any kind of roof properly.
At Ken Morton and Sons, LLC, we are local roofing and siding contractors you can count on. Call us today at (856) 582-8800 to learn more about our services. We offer roof repairs and installation throughout Sewell, NJ.