While it’s satisfying to do some work around your home, there are portions of your property that are better left to the professionals. The roof is one of them as it’s a critical part of your home that protects it from the elements, while also affecting your property’s overall value and curb appeal.
In this post, your roofing experts at ImproveIT! of Atlanta discuss the dangers of doing DIY roof installation and repairs.
Roofing problems that you don’t properly repair will end up getting worse. The fact that the roof doesn’t always tell you outright when it’s in poor condition makes it more difficult as it’s easy to miss red flags. Leaks that aren’t properly addressed can do considerable damage, such as spreading moisture damage throughout the wooden parts of your roof.
The roof is a complex structure that is made up of different parts acting as a cohesive unit. It’s not just the shingles as these are just the surface of the roof. Doing DIY roof replacement or installation is risky and might end up costlier when you make a mistake and install the roof poorly.
Failure to address structural damage before replacing or installing the new roof, for example, will cause the newly fitted roof to end up weak and with a drastically reduced life span.
Keep in mind that most roofs come with a warranty that covers things like manufacturing defects, labor or both. They come with fine print that states that the warranty will be voided if someone other than a qualified or certified roofer performs any work on it. Doing DIY repair voids this warranty, so keep this in mind.
Tearing out the old roof simply involves a bit of strength and elbow grease, but actually applying the new roofing system requires a bit of skill and experience only the pros have. Additionally, your new roof needs to be installed quickly to protect the more vulnerable parts from exposure.
As your trusted local roofing company, you can count on our team from ImproveIT! of Atlanta to properly install and repair your roof. Call us today at (770) 612-5635 to learn more about our products and services. We offer complete roofing services throughout Sandy Springs, Marietta and Alpharetta, GA.
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