The Four Things You Need to Know About Asphalt Shingle Roofing in Maryland

Are you a Maryland homeowner living in Baltimore, Columbia, Silver Spring, Bethesda or DC looking for information about asphalt shingle roofing? If so, read this article to learn four key things you should keep in mind when it comes to repairing or replacing your home's asphalt shingle roofing.

What's the Difference Between Roof Repair and Roof Replacement

There are pros and cons to both repairing a roof and replacing a roof. Do some research to ensure you make the best decision. Below are a few advantages for repairing and replacing your roof,

Repairing:

• Can save you money today
• Can prolong the life of you existing roof
• May be dangerous if your roof really should be replaced
• Will eventually need to be replaced, costing a considerable amount

Replacing:

• Can increase the value of your home
• Can save on extra energy costs
• Provides peace-of-mind
• Can cost several thousand dollars more than repairing

One of the best ways to decide whether to replace or repair your roof is this Repair vs. Replace Quiz that we developed. Check it out here.

Do I Really Need to Replace My Current Roof?

When it comes to replacing your roof, you may be a little hesitant because of the costs. But when it comes down to it, will the cost of the replacement save you money in the long run?

One good reason to replace the roof is if the repair costs exceed a certain amount. Just compare the cost of a roof repair to the cost of roof replacement.

For example, if the roof brand new cost $4,000, and you are already through half of its life, then the value for the roof is only $2,000. So if it costs more than $2,000 to repair, you may want to consider replacing the entire thing.

Also consider whether the repair will make your asphalt shingle roof like new, or just comparable in quality to the rest of the roof.

• Will the repaired shingles be at risk of popping off?
  
• Will frequent patch repairs eventually nickel and dime you to the point where you should have just replaced the roof in the first place?

These are all things to consider when deciding to replace you roof.

To find out if you need to repair or replace your roof take this quiz.

It's All About the Money

Costs are clearly the major factor in deciding whether to repair or replace your roof.

Costs can be influenced by a number of other aspects such as

• The slope of the roof,
• Height of the building,
• Ease of access to the premises,
• Complexity of the project,
• The particular type of shingle

And numerous other factors.

In the short term, repairing your roof is likely cheapest option. If you do it yourself, you may save a lot of money, but cause yourself a lot of frustration.

If you call a roofing contractor there may be be certain deals that you can get. For repairing a roof some contractors will have fixed prices for a certain amount of shingles that need to be replaced.

For example, if only one or two shingles need to be replaced then they may only charge $150.

If you are replacing your roof, that is a whole new ballpark.

You should shop around for prices when looking to replace your roof, but don't base your decision solely on price as quality could suffer. It is easy to call roofing contractors, and they will usually come out and give you a free estimate.

But when it is all said a done be prepared to pay between $10 - $25K for your new asphalt shingle roof.

Can I Get a Shingle Warranty?

Most shingle manufactures will provide shingle warranties against manufacturing defects. These defects can include cupping, curling, some granule loss and thermal splitting. Most warranties will cover the shingles from 20 to 40 years.

But be careful to read over your warranty carefully.

Many warranties will also tell you what they DON'T cover. Most warranties will not cover “Acts of God or Nature”, which usually include hurricanes, hail storms, tornadoes and earthquakes. They will also not cover “incidental and consequential” damages. These are damages that occur inside the building if there is a problem with the roof.

Just make sure to ask for the warranty before you make any final decisions. Every company has a different warranty and some may be better than others.

Need More Help From an Asphalt Shingle Roofing Professional?

You want a qualified professional who will use the best materials and back up their work with a strong guarantee that covers both the roofing materials, and also labor should you need additional repairs.

If you are in the Anne Arundel County, Baltimore City, Baltimore County, Bethesda, Columbia, Silver Spring, DC, Howard County and other surrounding Maryland areas contact A-1 Roofing's Kanga Roof.

At A-1 Roofing's Kanga Roof, we inspect your roof with our 17 Point Roof Inspection - Our professional roofing technicians are thoroughly trained to find all of the issues associated with repairing or replacing your roof.

If you are looking for an Asphalt Shingle Roofing Maryland Roofing Contractor please call us today at 410.799.1600 or complete our online service request form.

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