Should I repair or replace my roof?
Repair when the problem is in one area and the rest of the roof is sound. Replace when shingles are worn across the roof, leaks keep coming back in different places, or the roof is near the end of its life.
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Answered by RingaRoofer · Roof repair
Repair when the problem is in one area and the rest of the roof is sound. Replace when shingles are worn across the roof, leaks keep coming back in different places, or the roof is near the end of its life.
What to know
- How old is the roof? Shingles past about 20 years often point to replacement.
- Is the problem in one spot or across many slopes?
- Is the decking soft in several places?
- Ask the roofer to show you photos of what they found.
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