When the roof on your home starts to leak or needs to be replaced getting a new one installed quickly is important to make sure your home isn’t damaged by roof leaks. And since roof replacement is only needed every few decades it leaves many home owners with loads of questions when it comes to getting a roof replacement in Plymouth Michigan. In this post we’ll take a look at some of the common questions and concerns that home owners have and provide answers and details which can help you become more informed about your new roof.
Common Questions When Getting a Roof Replacement in Plymouth Michigan
Most roofing is designed to last about 15 to 25 years depending on the quality of the roofing. For some higher quality roofing products your warranty may be even longer than that. Usually a roof will need to be replaced once it has reached the end of it’s warranty or showing signs of failure in several areas. While you may be able to repair areas of the roof to prevent the leak, when you start to have roof leaks in several areas or the roofing shingles start to become damaged it may be time for a new roof installation on your home.
Does Installing a New Roof Increase Your Home’s Value?
Almost all home improvement projects will increase your home’s value. However, any exterior home improvement projects such as replacing your home’s siding, windows, or roofing will also increase the home’s curb appeal. Overall, an exterior home improvement project will have more of an impact on increasing your home’s value simply because it can increase the curb appeal of your home. If you’re planning on selling your home soon after the project, it may have a larger effect on home value.
Can a New Roof Be Installed During Winter?
Many home owners inquire about installing roofing shingles during winter. Roofing shingles are designed to seal to each other with a strip at the top of each shingle. Once the shingles are installed and this strip is heated by sunlight and ambient temperature it seals to the shingle above it. During winter, the ambient temperature doesn’t get warm enough in some cases to seal properly. While this may seem like a problem, there are options which still allow a roof to be installed in winter. Not only that, once the temperatures get warmer the shingles will seal properly.
Should New Roof Vents Be Installed When Getting a New Roof?
It is best to replace any vents or other roof penetrations when getting a new roof installed. This includes seals around skylights, chimneys, and other roofing components. Many of these seals are relatively inexpensive.
Should I Have the Old Roof Removed Prior To Installing the New Roof?
When a new roof is installed on a home it can be done in several ways. The question is whether the old roof is removed or not. During a re-roof project the old roof is left in place and a new layer of asphalt shingles are installed directly on top of the home’s old roof. This process is rather common and can save money on the installation. There are some drawbacks to using this process however. When there is damage present under the shingles it will still remain there even after the new roof is installed. The other option is to remove the old roofing materials and then install the new roof. This method is preferred but will cost more than a re-roof.
How Long Does a Roof Replacement Take?
For most homes that are of average size we can install the new roof in as little as a single day. Some constraints may delay the project such as HOA rules or other requirements but for most of the homes that are average size the time frame for a roof install is two days or less. You also don’t need to be home during the roof replacement as well which is another common question.
Call Us for a Free Quote and Consultation on Roof Replacement for your Home
Have more questions that are not answered here? Give us a call at (734) 548-9911 for a free quote on your roof replacement project. At Home Pros Plymouth we can also provide you with a free consultation where you can ask any questions that were not addressed here.
