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Tuesday, January 4, 2011

Old Roof

It's a common question:  "How much longer will the roof last?"

Unfortunately, it's a bit like asking any of us, "So, what date  will you die?"

The same goes for hot water heaters, HVAC units, and so many other aspects of a home.  A better metaphor is probably a car.  Cars rarely truly die.  Instead, the cost of maintaining them begins to outweigh the value of replacing them. 

Back to the roof.  Roofs can be repaired quite nicely and will generally last around 25 years (some quite a bit longer).  Others may have been installed by a shoddy roofer, have been subjected to a few too many windstorms, or have otherwise experienced some trauma that makes the shingles more inclined to fly away.  So the real question is for the homeowner and not the inspector:  at what point will it be too costly for you to maintain the roof?  The answer to that is really the point at which the roof needs to be replaced.

One caution for the buyers and realtors out there:  very few roofers are interested in repairing a roof and will usually look for reasons it needs to be replaced.  One of the reasons for this is obvious (repair jobs do not have high profit margins), but the other is less obvious:  good roofers usually guarantee their work, and few are interested in guaranteeing a roof after simply repairing it.

Till next time, happy inspecting in Louisville!

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3 comments:

  1. Eugene HeadNovember 19, 2012 at 3:00 PM

    To replace or repair? That's usually the main topic of the roof maintenance debate. There are a lot of factors to consider in coming up with a sound course of action. But it all boils down to one thing: The roof is an integral part of a house, and spending on it wouldn't go to waste, since roofs are meant to protect the house from all kinds of weather.

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  2. Corbin LinderFebruary 4, 2013 at 12:46 PM

    I definitely agree with Eugene here. The roof is an integrated component of a complex building. Therefore, old roofs must be inspected by a specialist, so that the dwellers may know on when to replace or repair them. In some cases, replacing a roof would be the best thing to do, especially if the dweller is living in places with extreme weather conditions.

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  3. HerbMarch 8, 2013 at 2:48 PM

    An old roof is not that bad, especially if it’s well-maintained over the years. Due to varying weather conditions, it’s a wise move to regularly maintain the roof. When minor repairs are needed, it’s better to opt for DIY. Ask for professional roofers’ assistance when it’s really time to replace the roof. :)

    [ Herb Koguchi ]

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