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Unless you are a certified roofing professional, the majority of roofing work should never be carried out yourself. Also bear in mind that almost all manufacturers of products used in the roof repair will not warranty those products unless a certified professional performs the job. Something else to always remember is that working on a roof could be very risky, so is it really worth jeopardizing your health in order to save money?

It would be really good if we were able to give you a simple answer to this question! However, there really is no single answer fits all for each question like that. There are a lot of different products readily available and each one will have its own benefits and disadvantages. To know which is the ideal roof for your home, you should have a contractor come and check out your roof and they can make recommendations according to what they have seen, your roof design, the environment you live in and, of course, your budget.

It really is dependent on the type of roof you have and what surveys are mandated. Also, keep in mind that we will be working outdoors in the elements, so if the weather is bad and we just can’t work on particular days then this is going to add more time to the task. A small home might take about a week or so, while larger commercial jobs can be anything from several weeks to a few months. Just make sure your roofing company keeps you updated and you should be fine.

Due to the fact that your roof is constantly subjected to the weather, it means your roof is going to deteriorate with time. The pace at which it deteriorates will depend upon a variety of factors. These include; the grade of the initial components used and the workmanship, the level of abuse it has to take from the weather, how well the roof is taken care of and the style of the roof. Most roofing professionals will quote around 20 years for a well-built and properly maintained roof, but obviously that can never be guaranteed because of the above issues. Our suggestion is to always keep your roof well maintained and get regular checkups to make sure it lasts as long as possible.

You should never pressure-wash your roof, as you take the risk of taking off any covering materials that have been added to provide cover from the elements. Additionally, you really should steer clear of chlorine-based bleach cleaners as they may also lower the life-span of your roof. When you talk to your roof cleaning expert, tell them to use an EPA-approved algaecide/fungicide to clean your roof. This will remove the ugly algae and yellowing without destroying the tile or shingles.