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Unless you are a qualified contractor, most roofing jobs should not be performed yourself. Also always remember that a large number of manufacturers of products used in the repair of the roof won’t warranty those items unless a certified professional performs the work. Something else to keep in mind is that working on a roof may be very risky, so is it really worth risking your health in order to save money?

It would be great if we were able to give you a straight forward answer to that question! However there really is no one answer fits all for every question like that. There are so many different products available and each will have its own merits and faults. To determine which is the ideal roof for you, you really should have an expert come and check out your roof and they can make recommendations based on what they find, your roof design, the climate you live in and, of course, your budget.

It really depends on the kind of roof you currently have and what inspections are required. Also, remember that we’re working outside in the elements, so if the weather isn’t good and we cannot work on certain days then this will certainly add time to the job. A small home could take about a week or so, while much larger commercial projects could be anything from several weeks to a number of months. Just make sure your roofing company keeps you updated and you really should be fine.

Because your roof is continually subjected to the weather, this means your roof is will degrade over time. The rate at which it deteriorates will depend upon a variety of factors. Those include; the grade of the original materials used and the workmanship, the amount of abuse it has to take from the weather, how well the roof is taken care of and the design of the roof. Most roofing companies will estimate around 20 years for a well-built and well-kept roof, but obviously that can never be promised because of the above variables. Our suggestion is to consistently keep your roof well maintained and get regular inspections to make sure it lasts as long as possible.

You shouldn’t ever pressure-wash your roof, as you run the risk of eliminating any protective minerals that have been added to provide protection from the weather. On top of that, you should stay away from chlorine-based bleach cleaners since they can also decrease the life-span of your roof. When you converse with your roof cleaning specialist, ask them to use an EPA-approved algaecide/fungicide to wash your roof. This will remove the unpleasant algae and discoloration without damaging the tile or shingles.