Hi everyone! We're back with our 6th episode of V TV in the 8 part series -
8 Questions You Should Be Asking Before Replacing Your Roof.
These questions we will endeavour to answer are the eight most frequently asked questions we receive from customers who are thinking about replacing their roof. Over 8 weeks we hope to provide you with some valuable information to aid with any concerns you have or any decisions your are looking to make in regards to your roof.
In this episode we tackle another of our most frequently asked questions:
"How long will my old roof last?"
Key Points
Watch the episode below to find out about :
- Factors that contribute to how long a roof will last,
- Warning signs that you need a new roof sooner rather than later, and
- What can be done about it.
Brief Summary
At the end of the day, most of your local roofing companies roofers can only make an educated guess as to how long your existing roof may last. Four factors which can impact the longevity of your existing metal roof are:
- The pitch of your roof
- How well it has been maintained
- The age
- Weather conditions that it has endured
Often by the time you have noticed evidence of a problem with your roof (rust, water marks or mould on your ceiling, leaks, etc)the damage has been underway for awhile. If the warning signs are ignored or left undetected for long enough you may find yourself with not only the roof requiring work but the additional cost of associated repairs.
We recommend that if in doubt, it's best to have your roof inspected by a reputable roofing company who can make recommendations on repairs that may buy you some time or potentially suggest a full metal roof replacement.
In the meantime, preventative measures and maintenance such as cleaning out the valleys and gutters of your roof will help prolong your roof's lifespan.
We hope this vlog has provided you with what to look for when assessing your roof and the understanding that roofers can only make an educated guess based on experience as to how long your existing roof may last. If you have further questions please write them in the comments box below, make an enquiry here or give our friendly team a call on
1800 476 634. We'd be more than happy to help!
We have also created a complimentary ebook for the
8 Questions You Should Be Asking Before Replacing Your Roof webseries.
It contains more tips and details that we couldn't fit into our short videos but can be yours by downloading here!
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Updated 4th Jan 2020 tp provide most current information
