subject: No, Virginia, Your Roof Won't Last Forever [print this page] No, Virginia, Your Roof Won't Last Forever
Though there are few components of your home more important than the roof over your head, many people are still hesitant to believe that their roof has a beginningand an end.
In order to provide reliable protection for the home, a shingle roof must be maintained and inspected. Experts say that the average lifespan of a roof is around 15 years. If your roof is in the first few years of its life cycle, some maintenance and minor repairs may be required. If your roof is in the last several years of its expected life, then regular inspections by an experienced roofing contractor are recommended. Missing shingles, curling or tearing shingle tabs, weather-damaged shingle tabs or excessive granules in gutters are all signs of a problem roof.
Serious damage can occur to a home's structural components due to water infiltration through unseen breaches in the roof. Many times the homeowner does not even know there is roof issues until damaging leaks are visible within the home. A regular roof inspection by an experienced roofing contractor can help find and address small problems before they become big ones. A trusted roofing contractor will help you determine whether it will be more cost effective to repair any found damage or to perform a complete roof replacement.
If a roof is near the end of its expected life and there are persistent leaks occurring, it is reasonable to conclude that there are more problems on the way. Since only an experienced roofing contractor can evaluate a roof's condition, it is very important to have inspections performed regularly by a roofing company you can trust.
Sherriff-Goslin Company has been "up on the rooftop" earning homeowner's trust in the Midwest since 1906. Their commitment to professionalism, quality service and above all integrity have sustained them for over 100 years. Be sure that you have a safe roof over your head this holiday season. Learn more about Sherriff-Goslin at www.SherriffGoslin.com.
