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Unless you are a trained contractor, the majority of roofing jobs should not be performed yourself. Also remember that most manufacturers of products used in the repair of the roof won’t warranty those items unless a licensed professional performs the job. The other thing to keep in mind is that working on a roof could be very risky, so is it really worth endangering your health so you can save money?

It would be great if we could give you a straight forward answer to this question! However, there actually is no one answer that fits all for each question like that. There are many different products available and each has its own merits and disadvantages. To know which is the right roof for you, you should have a contractor come and examine your roof and they can make suggestions 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 and what evaluations are mandated. Also, remember that we will be working outdoors in the elements, so if the weather isn’t good and we just can’t work on certain days then this is going to add more time to the task. A small home may take about a week or so, whereas more substantial commercial jobs might be anything from several weeks to a few months. Just make certain your roofing company keeps you updated and you should be fine.

Since your roof is always exposed to the outside elements, this means your roof is going to diminish gradually. The pace at which it breaks down will depend on a variety of variables. These include; the quality of the initial materials that were used as well as the craftsmanship, the level of abuse it has to take from the elements, how well the roof is preserved and the style of the roof. Most roofing companies 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 advice is to always keep your roof well maintained and get regular inspections to be sure it lasts as long as possible.

You should never pressure-wash your roof, as you run the risk of taking off any protective minerals that have been included to give cover from the weather. Additionally, you should stay clear of chlorine-based bleach cleaners as they can also cut down the life-span of your roof. When you talk to your roof cleaning expert, ask them to use an EPA-approved algaecide/fungicide to clean your roof. That will get rid of the unattractive algae and discoloration without destroying the tile or shingles.