When should you repair or replace shingle roofing?

Here’s a riddle: what’s a home without a roof? Not much, right? That’s why you need to ensure that your roofing is kept in perfect condition. When the rain, wind, and sun here in Phoenix damages your shingle roof, you’re at a crossroads: does your roof needs to be repaired, or is it better to replace shingle roofing?

Here’s the tough part: that answer is going to be different for every roof. That’s just one of the reasons that KY-KO Roofing is your best choice for roof repair in Phoenix. Our roofing professionals evaluate your roof and present you with options and our recommendation about how to proceed.

Where do you start?

In this blog, let’s walk through the process and some things you’ll need to consider when weighing the decision to repair or replace shingle roofing.

1. Have KY-KO check your roof

As we mentioned earlier, KY-KO offers free roofing checkups. We’ll carefully check your shingle roof to identify any issues and evaluate the overall state of the roof. We’ll check every part of the roof, including the flashing, pipe towers, chimneys, and other areas.

In terms of the shingles, we’ll look for soft spots in the sheathing and any granular loss. If the shingles look good and the granular loss isn’t significant, we’ll probably recommend repair. However, if the opposite is true, we’ll most likely advocate for you to replace shingle roofing.

We’ve previously written about this, but never attempt a roof checkup or repair by yourself.

2. Compare the repair and replacement costs

In general, shingle roof repairs are less expensive than a complete re-roofing process. However, if the shingles are in bad shape, simply repairing things or replacing individual shingles could be just putting a small bandage on a much larger problem. In fact, you could just be kicking the can down the road.

Think about this: if you once again need shingle repair within the next five years, wouldn’t it have been better to just replace the roof?

These kind of decisions are hard for homeowners. You don’t work with roofing on a daily basis, and you don’t know the numbers behind how long roofs last. That’s why we provide a free roof checkup. We want to be able to talk to you about your roof and what your options are—including what will be the most cost-effective option for the future of your home.

3. Consider the lifespan of the existing roof

Shingle roofing has a lifespan between 10-15 years. In case your home’s roofing is more than 15 years old, you should consider replacing your roof instead of repairing the shingle roofing. This will be more economical for you in the long term. However, if your roofing is relatively new, repairing the damaged shingles is a better option.

Here are some other signs that you might need a new roof installation.

Call KY-KO to schedule your free roofing checkup

The above tips will help you make a smart decision about shingle roofing. Whether to repair or re-roof depends on different factors. Contact the team at KY-KO Roofing. We have experienced professionals who can repair and install shingle roofs. You can rest assured that we will offer the best advice regarding shingle roofing.