What you Need to Know when Choosing Between Re-Roofing and Replacing your Roof

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What you Need to Know when Choosing Between Re-Roofing and Replacing your Roof


What you Need to Know when Choosing Between Re-Roofing and Replacing your Roof

Available Options for Roofing ď śWhen the time comes to repairing your roof, there are two options you can consider, re-roofing or replacing the entire roof. While re-roofing refers to repairing the roof by working over the existing roof, replacing refers to stripping down the entire roof and building a new one. The right decision plays a vital role in choosing the right San Diego roof repair company for your needs.


What you Need to Know when Choosing Between Re-Roofing and Replacing your Roof

Re-Roofing Options ď śRe-roofing generally follows two options in existing roofs, either recovering over an existing roof or working from the roof deck by removing the existing roof membrane and insulation. Most San Diego roofing companies will suggest re-roofing if the shingles on the roof are not badly damaged and if the sheathing is robust. Standard building codes allow up to two layers of shingles (asphalt) for structurally sound roofs while a third layer is allowed for steeper pitches. It is wise to choose heavy, high-quality shingles like laminated shingles when reroofing over an existing base, as these shingles do not require careful fitting to the existing shingles and will cover bumps and other irregularities of the existing roof with ease.


What you Need to Know when Choosing Between Re-Roofing and Replacing your Roof

Removing/Replacing Roofs – Available Options Removing or replacing a roof is an option you will need to consider if the existing roof has more than three layers of roofing material. Replacing is also the right option if the roof deck is damaged, is too thin to hold down the roof (increasing the danger of the roof being blown away during storms), or is too weak to support the additional roof layer normally used for re-roofing. Professional San Diego roofing companies will first assess the situation of the existing roof and suggest replacing/removing it based on its present conditions. Removing/replacing the roof is also a safe bet when you do not know the condition of the underlying roof deck and want to be assured of getting a longlasting roofing system for the money you pay.


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