How long should you expect your roof to last? When should you get yours a roof inspection? Certified Roofers & General Contractors, Inc. has serviced the Brandon area (and beyond) for nearly 40 years, making us one of the most trusted “roofers near me”. Learn about the life stages of your roof and when you should call us for an inspection!
No matter the type of building it’s attached to, every roof goes through 3 distinct “life stages”. These determine the level of care your roof should be receiving, so that you can extend the length of the roof’s time and predict when it needs replacing. Learn about each life stage below:
This stage typically lasts the first 2 years of your roof’s life, when the roof is being designed and assembled. You will not necessarily need inspections during this time as this is when your contractor will be most attached to the roof, seeing it on a regular basis as its materials, shape, environment, building use, etc. are taken into consideration throughout the design and assembly process.
Years 2 through 15 are a period of ongoing maintenance for your roof. This is when your roof has been completed and you are simply living in without input from a contractor on a day-to-day basis. However, you want to make sure that you do not fall victim to the “out of sight, out of mind” mindset that so many homeowners have. Periodic routine inspections (once or twice a year) are key to keeping a healthy, long-lasting roof.
Eventually, even the most well-kept roof will need replacing. Most roofs should last around 15 years, which is when you should have yours inspected for the possibility of replacement. However, well-maintained, frequently inspected and taken care of roofs can double this lifetime to 30 years.
As illustrated, roof inspections are key to the vitality of your roof at every stage of its life. We’d recommend getting yours a routine inspection at least once a year, as well as an inspection anytime you notice something out of the ordinary or if your roof has undergone any sort of potentially damaging stress (such as a particularly chaotic, windy storm). And, of course, when there is plain, visible damage. Though it is obvious you’ll need repairs, you’ll want an expert’s advice on how to go about fixing the damage and to look for any extensive damage you might’ve missed.
Whatever the circumstances, when you find that it’s time for an inspection, get the most trusted “roofers near me” your search engine can find: Certified Roofers & General Contractors, Inc.! We’ve been in the roofing business in the Tampa area for nearly 40 years, so we’ve seen every kind of damage the Florida weather can throw at a roof, and we know just how to deal with it. Set up your latest inspection with us today!
Certified Roofers & General Contractors, Inc. is proud to be one of the top roofers of the Brandon area. Our expertise has guided us for 4 decades— set up a roof inspection with us today!
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