Tips to choose: a roof replacement or re-roof?

 Re-roof or roof replacement – that is the most frequent question posed by homeowners. DNB Construction LLC team of skillful roofing professionals has explained the most important differences for you.

Facts about reroofing

For just one shingle-layer, reroofing is one correct option. Two layers of shingles, the pitch of your roof, or roofing materials are other things that may rule out reroofing. Also, if your roof has experienced severe water damage, missing shingles, or soggy ones, reroofing is not the best choice. To decide whether your roof needs it, contact the certified roofing company.

Facts about roof replacement

If you have problems with the roof deck, roof replacement is the real option for you. Also, if you have noticed holes under the roof that allow water to get into or drip into the walls, there may arise expensive damages. Roof replacement is a costly service, but the most effective one that saves your cash in the long run and prolongs the roof’s life for at least 20 years.

Costs

How much does re-roofing cost?

Namely, its costs may significantly vary, depending on the:

• roof materials
• slope
• roof accessibility
• job size
• labor
• house environment
• required equipment
• tools

NOTE: asphalt shingles are the cheapest whereas higher-end roofing shingles are the most expensive ones.
Also, the slope of your home has an impact on reroofing costs, and a 2-story home with a steep slope requires more labor and time for reroofing than a 1-story home with a low slope. So, the lower costs are with the lower slopes, and vice versa. Finally, if the truck with the roofing material can easily access your house and roof it will save both time and labor during the reroofing project.

How much does roof replacement cost?
Facts:

• an average cost of roof replacement is higher than reroofing
• the extra work labor must remove all old shingles and prepare the deck for the new roof shingles installation

These activities may produce more time and costs as well.

How to choose what is the best for your roof?

• For small damages or leaks, start with the reroofing.
• For one shingle-layer and partial changes on your roof, opt for reroofing.

On the other hand, if your roof has undergone some severe damage, and has a lot of mold or mildew, call a professional roofing company to do the full roof replacement.

Bonus tip:

• Go for a certified roofing company whatever you decide to change with your roof. This company has a well-coordinated team of experienced roofers with proper work permits and you may sleep calmly in the long run. Most roofing firms guarantee a 10-year warranty on their work, so they are going to cover all possible roofing problems, leaking, or a complete failure.

We at DNB Construction LLC are on your side and know to evaluate your roof’s condition objectively. Call us at 301 – 362 – 7663, and be sure that your roof is in the best hands.

Source: Tips to choose: a roof replacement or re-roof?

Is your roof problem so serious?

 Not all roofing problems are ‘true’ emergencies. So, try to grade them from the least urgent to the top-urgent ones. Here are some explanations that are given by the certified roofers from DNB Construction LLC that will help you get the picture of what roofing questions are the least urgent ones and can be postponed for some time.

Hail damage

Some roof shingles may be damaged by hail storms. They could be just cracked or totally smashed roof shingles. However, what you should do is contact a home insurance agent and a roof inspector to visit you and give their objective estimation about the hail damage to your roof. At some point, damaged roof shingles are going to be replaced, but it’s not urgent.

Signs of roof’s age

The signs of a roof’s age are not an emergency. Obviously, the roof on your house will have to be replaced in the future, but this activity can wait. It shouldn’t necessarily have to be done tomorrow. Of course, the sooner you think about your roof’s replacement and prepare the appropriate budget for that activity, the certified roofing contractor may start with their work on your roof. The roofing repair will eliminate the risks of incurring new more heavy roof issues and save you much cash in the future. Aesthetically, your repaired roof will be more appealing and stand out in the neighborhood.

Choose a season to start your roof repair

Carefully pick the time of the year to start the works on your roof. Don’t hurry the roofers to come and begin the repairs before you aren’t 100% sure that all is safe and danger-free. Moreover, you can get in touch with a roofing firm that you chose and start talks about your roofing problems, but it’s vital to listen to their professional staff about the actual date when works should start. A weather forecast is a thing that you should always bear in mind to be sure that no problems will arise.

Collected leaves and branches on the roof sides

It’s not urgent to collect the dirt that has been accumulated on the roof. You can deal with that in your free time and when the weather conditions allow.

For all dilemmas and possible questions about your roof repairs, feel free to contact us @ 301 – 362 – 7663. We are DNB Construction LLC and our team is there to help you 24/7. Do not hesitate and solve your roofing problems with our professional assistance!

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Handy tips to avoid 3 common roofing mistakes

 When you think about the repair and replacement of your house’s elements, including its roof, you are 100% sure that you know the best. Plus, by cutting corners and trying to replace professional roofers, you are not going to get the perfect result. DNB Construction LLC shared with us some useful tips to notice the basic roofing mistakes and gave us a piece of advice on how to successfully avoid them.

Mistake 1 – Roof replacement & repair is not a DIY project
Either roof repair or roof replacement is not a simple activity. That’s what you should always bear in mind before you even start thinking about them. Of course that there are numerous DIY-friendly home repair activities, but roof replacement & repair is not one of them. This is a delicate procedure and aimed at professionals who truly know what they are doing using adequate roofing tools. You, on the other hand, may install shingles wrong, get injured while being on the roof, or you may use the wrong equipment. So, get in touch with a certified roofing company that will do its job instantly, impeccably, and within your budget.

Mistake 2 – You hired your relative or friend to do the roofing job
Yes, the story goes that you have a friend who has a friend who has a friend or a relative to help you with your roof since he is a real handyman. However, think twice before you let him “take your roof in his hands.” Firstly, if a friend gets on your roof just to help you he is relying on your insurance in case something unpredictable happens. Only licensed contractors have protection against all kinds of things, so remember that. Secondly, think about the quality of the friend’s work and the lasting of your roof. Is it going to be a top-quality project? Thirdly, professional roofing companies may get significant discounts and deals on roofing materials. The conclusion is that you can save the money given on labor, but if a friend or a relative helps you, the roofing material costs will be higher or even less quality.

Mistake 3 – You try to pay less for either materials or installation or both of them
Cutting roofing material costs is not going to be worth it when you finalize the roof repair or replacement. If you ask why the answer is rather simple. Your money will “go” elsewhere if not on professional installation and materials, and you will end up having a poor-quality roof. This means that in the close future some other roofing services are going to be needed which will bring additional costs. Therefore, hire a certified roofing contractor and be sure that the best quality materials and service will be provided to you and your roof, as well.

Finally, the best advice is to call a professional roofing firm whose well-coordinated technicians are ready to help you 24/7. They have completed many roofing projects and that is why they have the optimal experience to help you with your roofing problem in record time using state-of-the-art roofing materials. We are DNB Construction LLC – a certified roofing company well-acquainted with all roofing techniques and materials. Don’t cut corners, rely on us. We are going to take care of the rest.

Source: Handy tips to avoid 3 common roofing mistakes