Roof Replacement or Liquid Applied Rubber Roofing: Which Do You Need?

When it comes to home improvement projects, residential home painting and residential exterior painting are probably near the top of the list. With the right painting contractors, your commercial or home painting services can be completed in a snap. Leaving you free to clear up those other goals you wanted to meet during quarantine.

While painting and spring cleaning are fairly simple tasks, there is one area of your home you’ve probably been neglecting: your roof. Damaged roofs are easy to ignore. It’s not something your neighbors and houseguests are likely to notice. You’ll barely notice it yourself if you aren’t looking for damage.

While you’re checking off that list of home improvement projects, you might want to add on “roof maintenance”. The decision to repair or replace can often be a difficult one. Every homeowner wants to ensure the safety of their home, but saving money is also a priority.

In some circumstances, the best thing you can do for roof maintenance is to simply replace it. For roofs that are over 20-25 years old, they are far past the recommended age. While roofs are durable and built to withstand the elements, when they reach 20 years of age, it is time for a replacement.

Small leaks may not necessarily mean that a full replacement is in order, but it should give you pause. Leaks can lead to more significant damage if not addressed immediately. Especially in the case of a leak, it is critically important to inspect your roof for structural damage. A roof that is sagging or drooping is a clear candidate for roof repair. If there is any doubt of the structural integrity of your roof, hiring inspectors should be your first step.

If your roof is looking a bit worse for wear, hiring an inspector to give it a look over is always the wisest decision. Your roofing professional will be able to best advise you as to the next steps for balancing safety as well as saving money. If your leaky roof isn’t in need of replacing, you’re in luck! Your next steps will be to consider what kind of roof repair is best.

Liquid applied rubber roofing is a great way to repair your roof’s present damage and protect against future damage. During this process, ELCO and RoofWorks apply a single protective coating to your roof that seals your shingles, keeping out moisture and other corrosive elements.

Not only will roof coatings save you money that you would have spent on an entire roof replacement, it also protects your assets for the future, extending the life of your roof and ensuring the safety of all the assets your roof protects.

The roof over your head is arguably the most important aspect of your home. To keep your family and property safe, regular roof maintenance is crucial. Let the experts at ELCO Painting help you protect the things and people you love.

Whether your next renovation project is interior painting, exterior home painting, window repair, or a home painting service cost estimate, ELCO Painting is the perfect choice for painting companies in RI and Southeastern Massachusetts. Let our experienced carpentry professionals meet your home’s unique needs and help bring your design dreams to life at your home and in your commercial spaces.

Give us a call (401-295-2201) or contact us online today to see how the ELCO Painting difference can work for you.