Considering that the West Coast in Cape Town gets buffeted by and, at times, subjected to violent winter storms, the roof of your home or business is going to need real tender loving care, if it’s to hold up, according to its age.
If you’ve been keeping an eye on the condition of your roof, you’ll know when it’s time to call in an expert roofing contractor to assess what may be necessary to get your roof back into tip-top condition.
Provided that you work with roofing specialists that offer experience in all aspects of roofing, you may find that all you need is re-roofing here and there; worst-case scenario, you may be looking at a complete roof replacement.
A complete roof replacement is generally only necessitated by the fact that we often overlook the roof over our heads, yet, it is one of the biggest investments in your home.
Estate agents are quick to agree that if the roof is in mint condition, selling your property will be a cinch. No one wants to inherit a damaged roof, especially since a leaking or damaged roof can cause further damage to the actual structure of your home or business.
Wear and tear on your roof is sometimes easy to notice, however, without any visible indications that there is trouble up above, a roof that is damaged has a knack of creeping up on you with little or no warning; you’ll know it for sure when you find yourself looking up at the stars from inside your home after a brutal storm!
The only real way you’ll be able to assess the health of your roof is to call in a team of experts, such as those at Anchor Roofing West Coast, to do an inspection, and, if you consider the cost of replacing a roof, this is a commitment to the health of your roof that will generally cost you nothing!
It’ll also save you a fortune on roof repairs in the future, especially when you’re dealing with the team from Anchor Roofing West Coast, who believe in straight dealing and integrity, along with a commitment to service excellence.
Let’s look at 6 signs that your home needs a roof replacement:
- Roof leaks that are visible
Often, when leaks in your roof become obvious, you’re probably already in a little trouble. A small leak left undetected can become a flood, and, if left untended to, can cause damage to the rest of the house. If you have more than a few leaks, you may need to face the reality of a roof replacement.
Your best bet, when you see any roof leak, is to contact a professional roofing company like Anchor Roofing West Coast to give you a true estimate of the damage, and whether you’re lucky enough to be looking at redoing waterproofing or re-roofing only on smaller sections of the roof.
- Your roof is showing its age
Most roofs, if done professionally, will come with a 20-year warranty, and, if your roof is much older than that, it’s time to consider having a complete roof replacement.
Taking into account the damage to the structure of your home an unhealthy roof can do, it’s worth keeping up roof inspections throughout the 20-year warranty period, especially after winter storms pass through.
- Water damage inside your home or business
You may not even see signs of roof leaks until they start causing damage to the interior of your home, with water streaks down your walls, water spots on the ceiling, or an attic that is showing visible signs of a roof leak.
In a lot of cases, this might lead to having to replace the roof, however, if Anchor Roofing West Coast gives your roof and ceiling a thorough inspection, this team, led by owner Dave Flanigan, will give you an honest assessment of what would be the best solution, for your property and for your budget.
- Your roof is sagging
If the lines of your roof aren’t straight and it’s starting to curve or sag visibly, you’re probably looking at the possibility of a roof deck that is straining underwater damage, which generally means roof replacement!
Don’t wait for your roof to cave in before you call in the team from Anchor Roofing West Coast!
- Damaged or mossy shingles
Another obvious sign that you need to replace the roof is damage to the shingles, which shows up in the form of cracked shingles, curling shingles, or shingles that are covered in moss…visible signs of moss is never a good thing!
You may have missing shingles, which gives water the perfect ingress onto the roof deck, or, find pieces of shingles in the gutters, which means they’re almost ready to give up the ghost!
Definitely, time to call in the specialists!
- Curb appeal is on the wane
There is nothing quite like curb appeal to give a home or business extra value, and, if your structure and garden look great, but the roof is looking streaked or worn, a lot of that valuable curb appeal is lost.
It’s easy to look past the roof as we go about busy lives, but, if you want to save yourself the expense of a roof replacement, invest in taking the time to look up regularly, to check up on the shape of your roof.
If you think it’s time for roof repairs or a complete roof replacement, contact Anchor Roofing West Coast in Cape Town, they move up and down the West Coast keeping roofs in great condition!
This team will find solutions that’ll keep your roof in great condition, whether they repair, replace or clean your roof, and, you can count on over 38 years of experience in the roofing industry to offer you the best roofing solutions!