What Is The Difference Between Re-Roofing And Roof Replacement?

Know the technical aspects of roof replacement & re-roofing and then decide what is best for your home.

As a homeowner, you are surely aware of the importance of keeping the roof structure in a proper shape. This covering protects the living space from the wrath of nature. However, the roof undergoes deterioration over time. It is despite conducting regular maintenance, the structure undergoes a downgrade and at some point, you might have to replace it completely. If there are doubts about the structure, it is better that you show it to us. We are Queen Remodeling and have been offering clients varied services for making improvements to the home The roof maintenance, installation is also a part of our service portfolio.

Our professional roofers will climb up the structure and assess, whether some minor repairs will do or there is a need to undertake a full-scale roof replacement. We will prepare a report on the roof and make a suggestion. It is up to you to decide in this regard. Let us discuss two important issues just in case you intend to have the roof completely replaced. Do you go for re-roofing or complete roof replacement? The idea of a re-roof is a popular trend and let me discuss both these options with you.

What precisely is re-roofing?

The process of re-roofing is about layering new shingles on top of already existing ones. The process is also referred to as layer roofing because here our roofing company experts will add another layer to the existing roof. Here are some of the reasons why this form of roofing is turning out to be popular.

• This form of roofing offers strong support because you are adding a second layer of shingles. If you are area receives storms frequently, this is just the cover you would want for the roof.
• The shingles of the roof become discolored and dirty after years of exposure to the natural elements. A re-roofing is just the exercise, which gives a cosmetic facelift to the structure. It gives the roof a new look and in the process improves home aesthetics.
• The work is fairly simple to do because there is no de-installation involved. Our professionals will add the second layer and that involves fewer steps. It is a quicker job.
• Since it is a quicker job and there is less hassle involved, the costs for re-roofing are also negligible

What is a roof replacement?

A roof replacement is when our professional team completely pulls down the existing structure and installs a separate roof. It is a costly process and will take much more time than a re-roofing. This is the other option at your disposal and you will have to make a decision.

Which is the better option ?

As a homeowner, you will have to make a decision, and plenty of you might want to opt for re-roofing. It may seem an automatic choice considering that it is quick and also cost-effective. However, we would disagree and suggest re-roofing only with certain factors. A re-roof is only possible if the basic structure is in pretty good shape. If a check on the structure has thrown up water damage, then we will suggest that you opt for a complete roof replacement.

Your roof structure could be shaggy and the check may have also thrown up issues of missing shingles. Once again we will not suggest a re-roof here and it is better to opt for a complete replacement. These are instances when you must completely do away with the existing structure and have a completely new roof. A re-roof over the damaged structure can only be a temporary measure and no roofing expert will suggest it. Rather the consequences could be serious in the future and will cause severe damage to the outer layer. It may seem like a cash-saving opportunity right now, but over the medium term, the cash outflow will be significant. Hence, as you are pondering over both these options, these are some essential points to consider.

Conclusion

We have discussed in detail both re-roofing and the traditional roof placement. One can see that re-roofing is more of a preventive measure so that there is no damage to the structure and it increases the roof life span. However, if the damage has occurred then there is perhaps no other option but to completely replace the roof.