If your roof is more than 15 years old it is probably due for a roof replacement or at least a roof cleaning, since this is the average lifespan of a residential roof. There are many new choices in roof materials such as roll roofing that are quite inexpensive, in addition to all the choices of shingles that come in a wide array of prices and designs. Other choices include clay tiles, steel panels, wood shakes and newer artificially engineered materials that are fireproof and have longer lifespans than the average wood roof.
Some of the contributing factors to roof damage and roof aging are the slope of the roof, the roofing materials themselves, trees surrounding the house, sun, humidity, rain, hail and other types of inclement weather. Moisture getting through your roof is the most prominent problem of most homeowners. If you let your roof go past its expiration date it could begin to suffer leaks and other damage. If these leaks and cracks persist you could eventually begin to see black mold symptoms. Black mold can potentially cause the home to be condemned, requiring complete rebuilding before you and your family can live in it safely again. So it’s better to take care of it now rather than later.
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