5 Reasons to Get a Roof Replacement

The roof is the least thought about yet it’s the most important component of your home. Your roof protects your home from moisture, debris, and extreme sunlight but over time, these external elements create wear and tear on your roof. When is the last time you considered a roof replacement? Replacing your roof can be one of the smartest investments you’ve ever made. Here are five important reasons to consider hiring roof replacement contractors:

1. Promotes Health and Safety

An old roof can collapse at any time putting the people’s safety inside the home in question. If you know your roof is crossing the 20-year mark than you probably need to contact a roof replacement contractor to get an expert opinion.

Although age is an important indicator, the lifespan of your roof is primarily based on the material it’s made of. Depending on the climate in which they are installed, the life span of asphalt shingles can range from 20 to 50 years. If you are unaware of when your roof was installed, regularly check for damages caused by harsh weather. Snow, rain, and extreme heat can shorten the life of your roof. The best way to know if your roof needs placing is to check if your roof is squishy or spongy. Sponginess indicates a collection of moisture that promotes mold growth and can lead to serious health issues. Contact a contractor if you’re unsure about whether you need a roof replacement.

2. Protects interior Value

An important function of a roof is protecting the furniture, flooring, and appliances within the house. A leaky roof can soak your ceilings causing damage to drywall. Water seeping into your home during heavy rainfall or snowmelt can cause damage to the flooring and furniture. Even the smallest of leaks in your roof can cause structural problems to your house including rot damage to the beams in your attic. Each time your roof leaks further, it increases the likelihood of mold growth. Most homeowners are not certified, roofing experts who are trained to inspect your roof for signs of rusting and insidious cracks.

3. Increases Property Value

One of the best ways to increase the property value of your home is to replace your old roof. When you put money into your roof you are increasing the overall value of your home. A depreciated roof can be a deciding factor in closing on the sale of your home. If you are planning to sell, a roof replacement may be the update you need. Replacing your roof with new asphalt shingles adds durability to your home’s overall structure. Whether or not you are in the market to sell your home, contact a residential roofing contractor for details on what kind of return on investment you can expect by replacing your shingle roof.

4. Promotes Energy Efficiency

Your roof regulates your home’s desired temperature. Heat absorbed by your roof raises the temperature inside your home. If you are living in a hot climate, replace your roof with metal, which is the most proficient at keeping things cool. You may be spending needless amounts of money on energy bills but a new roof helps your home’s HVAC system operate more efficiently to maintain your home’s desired temperature. With new material, your HVAC system will be working less to regulate the temperature of your home and you will pay less money on your monthly energy bills.

5. Add Aesthetic Appeal

Upgrading your aging roof is an opportunity to improve the curb appeal of your home The roof represents a significant portion of the visual exterior of your home, Therefore, among the first things people notice about your home is the roof. The right color or style of shingle can make your home more aesthetically pleasing. Visible crinkles and damages to the exterior can affect the overall impression of your home. You can consult with a contractor to find out what materials are available to increase the aesthetic value of your home. You can even add features like a skylight to allow more natural light inside your home.

You can learn more about the benefits of residential roof replacement by contacting contractors to find out how updating your home’s roof to be more modern and energy-efficient can save you money.

Customer Testimonials

Thank you for doing a very good job, in a timely way and for leaving the site in a very good condition.

Eleanor Fusaro

Dear Mr. Rafferty- I am very pleased with the roofing work you recently did on my home. Our company does outstanding work at a fair price, and my wife and I found Javier and your crew courteous, professional, hard-working and excellent craftsmen. I have taken the liberty of recommending Style Roofing to several of my […]

Scott A. K.

Dear Mr. Rafferty- My husband joins me in thanking you for completing the job of replacing our roof with speed, efficiency and professionalism. As I explained to you on the phone, we had difficulty finding a company even willing to provide us with an estimate. In today’s world there are few services offered with the […]

Susan and Arthur A.

Thank you for the speed at which you were able to schedule the work to be done, as well as the efficiency in actually replacing the roof! It looks great and your presence was barely detected!

Andrew R.

My wife and I were very impressed with the quality and timeliness of your work. Your work crew showed when they said they would, did the job in short order and to a high standard, and then cleaned up after they left. I would highly recommend your company to anyone who asks me. You all […]

John and Elizabeth W.

Dear Mr. Rafferty- The roof looks great, you are to be commended on the professional process and appearance. The crew did a fine job of cleaning up as there was no debris left lying around. The roof went up extremely fast, the crew began around 7:00 AM removing the existing roof and by 1:00 PM […]

Bryan & Evelyn R.

Thank you for a wonderful job. You were fast and efficient. It looks great!

Glennie R.

Dear Mr. Rafferty- As I said on the phone, we are extremely pleased with the job. The work was performed in a professional manner, the roof and trim look great, the job site was left cleaner than when you found it, and, of course, the roof doesn’t leak. Please feel free to use us as […]

James and Anne Marie Sh.

Dear Bill- Thank you so much for the excellent job you did on the roof etc. I think my neighbors are enjoying the change in scenery more than I am. Happy Holiday Season!

Audrey J.

We are so happy with the new roof!! Thanks for adding the finishing touches – turbine painted and antenna removed. Those finishing touches mean a lot!

Kelly R.

I wish to thank you for a good job on replacing our shingles and fixing the roof. The men were fast and knew exactly what to do. The clean up was also good. Thanks again for a very sufficient and good job, it’s appreciated.

The Finchams

Dear Bill- Just a note to thank you, your crew and Style Roofing for the outstanding job done on our new roof. Everything was excellent, from removal, replacement and most of all the clean up of debris. The speed and professionalism of your crew needs to be commended to the highest degree. I would have […]

Ann S.

Dear Mr. Rafferty- On behalf of the Board of Directors, volunteers, and families of Fauquier Habitat for Humanity, I would like to thank you for providing your services to install shingles at lot 14 in Botha Village. With the assistance of volunteers and contributors like you, Habitat is succeeding in its efforts to provide housing […]

Jack Flikeid, Executive Director

Dear Mr. Rafferty- We want to thank you for the excellent job you did no the roofing of the three condominium units. The work was done quickly and professionally. The type of material you recommended looks great.

Bill W.

Dear Mr. Rafferty- Thank you very much for your superior service to us regarding our new roof. It was truly a pleasure to be served by excellence! Above and beyond!

Margi G.

Bill- Excellent work. Please give your crew my compliments for a job well done. They were extremely efficient, completing the roof quickly, cleaning up and moving on as unobtrusively as they arrived. Both days your crew cleaned all debris from their work extremely well, including removing materials unavoidably trapped by trees in the back yard. […]

James

Bill- Thank you and your staff for doing such a wonderful job on our roof. We are very pleased with the quality of your work – it looks great!

Thank you, the Sanfords

I wanted to write to tell you how much we enjoyed working with your company. All the work was excellent quality, you were very responsive and the crews were very nice people. The clean up was great. If we can ever be a reference for you please feel free to give our names and number.

Jacky and Steve M.

I want to thank you for the excellent work that you did on my house and the other two townhouses that you re-roofed in my neighborhood. Your work is very impressive. You finished three roofs in one day! That is really remarkable and very much to your credit. Clearly you know how to manage projects! […]

Mary R.

Thanks again for the great service & quick turn around. We’re very happy to have the new roof before all the spring rain. You’re welcome to add us to your reference list.

Wendy

We are so pleased with our new and much improved roof! We would like to thank you for the outstanding job and your impeccable craftsmanship. We will happily refer your company to friends and neighbors. Here’s to your continued success!

Robin and Michael