Way Up on the Roof

Do you have problems with your home's roof and are considering repair or replacement? Here are some reasons to completely rip the old roofing material off your home and start from scratch with a new roof.

You Can't Do A Layover

The process of installing new shingles over your old shingles is known as a layover roof. While it is cheaper than complete roof replacement, it may not be possible for you. That's due to there being building codes that state how many layers of roofing material can be placed on a home. Without those building codes, homeowners would be able to put an endless amount of roofing material on their homes, which is not as effective as a brand-new roof. If you've reached the limit of shingle layers, you may have to do roof replacement.

You Need To Fix The Roof Deck

The need to replace your roof may be due to damage that has been caused to the roof deck. This can likely be seen from the attic inside your home, and you need to get underneath the roofing material to fix the damage. The only way to do this is by getting a new roof so that you can perform the repairs at the same time. 

You Need To Add A New Layer Of Roof Felt

Roof felt is a key component of a roof since it essentially acts as a moisture barrier that prevents moisture from getting to the roof deck. Without the roof felt, your roof deck will be much more likely to become damaged by water and mold over the years. The only way to replace the roof felt is by removing all of the shingles to give yourself access to the roof deck.

You Need To Install New Flashing Material 

If water is getting into your home through a valley where a lot of water is directed down your roof, it could be due to bad flashing. This is a layer of metal that is supposed to prevent water from getting through the shingles and to the roof deck. If the flashing is cracked or damaged, it needs to be replaced. Unfortunately, replacing the flashing will require stripping the shingles down to the roof felt. If you can't easily do this in a valley of the roof, you'll need to end up replacing a lot of shingles to do it. Depending on the age of your shingles, you may want to use this as an opportunity to replace the entire roof. 

Contact a company like Lagunas Interstate Construction, LLC. to learn more.