Replacing Shingles Vs Replacing Roof

The question of whether to repair or replace roof shingles is a top concern among homeowners and the answer depends upon the age of your roof and its current condition.

Replacing shingles vs replacing roof.

Going the repair route. Asphalt shingles are designed to last for decades and today s modern roofing designs are engineered to last for as long as you own your home. Replacing shingles due to wind damage or a fallen limb is a relatively easy and inexpensive. If the shingles and roof are in very poor shape a roof replacement is also the best answer as it allows all problems to be addressed rather than simply covered up.

Before you decide to replace shingles however it s important to have a professional inspect your roof to determine if any of the underlayment or decking is damaged. In some cases replacing a few shingles is all you need to restore beauty and function to your roof. If the roof shows minor wear it probably only needs repair work especially if it s years away from its date of expiration. If you need to repair a small portion of your roof or replace a couple of shingles in an isolated area with minor wind damage then replacing damaged material in that section can be relatively simple and inexpensive.

Bottom line there are only a few times when it is worth the saved money to get the reroofing other than a total roof replacement. Damaged torn or missing asphalt shingles for example can usually be replaced with new. Torn or damaged shingles can be removed and new ones can be slipped in place.