Roof repair and roof replacement are usually not interchangeable – you can fix your roof or get it fixed by repair as long as the damage is not too extended or it does not affect the roof’s support structure, but if the roof damage is too extended, replacement might be the only solution. Here are some aspects to consider before deciding which of the two possible remedies works best with your roof:
- The extent of the damage – according to the experts, any damage that affects more than half of the roof can be only solved with complete roof replacement;
- Damage that affects the decking and the beams – this type of damage is also solved through replacement – a compromised support structure threatens with collapse and needs to be replaced as soon as possible;
- The frequency of the necessary Dexter MI roofing repairs – getting a leak or two every couple of years can be easily solved through the replacement of the damaged components. However, if you fix one roof leak and you get the next one in a few days, it is a sign that your entire roofing structure has become weakened and you should start preparing to invest into a new roof.
