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Steve Graydon and his team at Greater Rocky Mountain Roofing in Denver in the Denver area have over 20 years of experience in both residential and commercial roofing. Many homeowners cringe at the notion of replacing failing or aging roofs, but as Graydon explains, the process is not as stressful as some people are preconditioned to believe.
Two Options
In many cases, you have two viable solutionsa reroof or a recover. The difference between the two is that with a recover, you are just placing a new roof over the existing one. A reroof, on the other hand, requires removing the existing roof entirely and installing a completely new roof. While the former option may seem quicker and more cost-effective, in my opinion, that isn't always the case. There are even times where a recover can become more of a hassle for you in the future.
In all reality, you can have up to three roofs on your home at a time, laying one over the others as needed based on repairs. However, when doing so, you also need to take into consideration how this will affect your home in the future. If there is plywood damage or there is a decking problem, then these are instances where your entire roof will be in jeopardy of faster deterioration if you choose to go with a recover. Over time, you will eventually need to have the company come back for a reroof anyway.
Reroofing Your Home
In fact, sometimes it's better to install one, solid and long lasting roof as opposed to numerous, less effective roofs. However, even with their roofing companies' suggestions for a reroof over a recover, some people are still hesitant to agree because they may be under the impression that this type of project will take days or weeks at a time.
As a reputable and experienced roofer in Denver, I assure that a reroof can easily be accomplished in one dayperhaps two days if you have a particularly large home. And you don't have to relocate during the construction either. As long as you don't mind a little noise and a few extra people around your home, you can definitely go about most of your daily activities while your home is being reroofed.
In addition, reroofing gives a homeowner the opportunity to alter the look of his home if he desires as well. You can choose a different roofing material or a new color that will add to the attractiveness of your home. Nevertheless, whether you choose a new style of roof or not, simply updating will definitely add to your home's curb appeal.
As opposed to tackling any roofing project on your own, I strongly suggest consulting with a professional roofing company, whether you choose a reroof or a recover for your home. The roof repair is definitely a job best left to the professionals. And by rough estimates, perhaps only one in every 5,000 people has the capability to execute a proper reroof without professional training and certification. So instead of compromising your own safety and the structure of your home, it's wise to contact your local roofing company and really take their suggestions into considerationafter all, they are the experts.
