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Unless you are a certified contractor, the majority of roofing work shouldn’t be carried out yourself. In addition keep in mind that a large number of manufacturers of products utilized in the repair of the roof won’t warranty those items unless a licensed professional performs the job. Something else to remember is that working on a roof may be very dangerous, so is it really worth risking your health for you to save money?

It would be really good 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 a lot of different products available and each one will have its own merits and faults. To determine which is the right roof for you, you should have a professional come and examine your roof and they can make suggestions according to what they see, the type of roof you have, the climate you live in and, of course, your budget.

It definitely depends upon the kind of roof you have and exactly what evaluations are mandated. Also, remember that we will be working outdoors in the elements, so if the weather is bad and we cannot work on certain days then this will add time to the job. A small home may take about a week or so, whereas larger commercial jobs can be anything from a few weeks to a number of months. Just be sure your roofing contractor keeps you updated and you should be fine.

Because your roof is always subjected to the outside elements, this means your roof is going to break down with time. The pace at which it degrades will depend on a number of factors. These include; the grade of the original materials that were used and the craftsmanship, the amount of abuse it will have to take from the elements, how well the roof is taken care of and the style of the roof. Most roofing contractors will estimate around 20 years for a well-built and well-kept roof, but that can never be promised due to the above variables. Our advice is to always keep your roof well maintained and get regular inspections to be sure it lasts as long as possible.

You shouldn’t ever pressure wash your roof, as you take the risk of taking off any protective materials that have been added to offer protection from the weather. Additionally, you really should avoid chlorine-based bleach cleaning products since they could also diminish the life of your roof. When you talk to your roof cleaning professional, tell them to use an EPA-approved algaecide/fungicide to clean your roof. That will clear away the aesthetically displeasing algae and yellowing without ruining the tile or shingles.