A failing roof can be a serious cause for concern regardless of whether it’s the roof of your home or the roof of one of the buildings you own as part of your investment or business plan. When a roof fails completely, it can no longer be repaired, and getting a complete replacement can often cost a fortune, ranging between $3,000 and more than $50k, depending on the type of roof you want and the upgrades you’d like to add.
Because replacing a roof can be expensive, it’s important to know the signs of a failing roof and prepare for it beforehand.
One of the main signs is that your roof is nearing the end of its predicted lifespan. While some roofing systems can last longer, as long as they were properly maintained or upgraded, generally you can expect them to fail around the time that experts predict it to happen. So, for a metal roof expected to last about 40-50 years, a lifespan of 55 years might be possible, but you can’t really expect it to last longer than that in most cases.
Other signs can also include bad ventilation and constant leaking, as well as an overly damaged underlayment, which can lead to the need for the entire roof to be stripped off and replaced. Finally, severe damage, such as the damage incurred after a hurricane or a fire can also require a partial or complete roof replacement.
The best thing to do to avoid total roof failure is have your roof inspected annually by the best commercial roofers in Fort Worth to identify and address roof repairs as needed.
CLC Roofing inc. is a member of the North Texas Roofing Contractors Association, with offices in Fort Worth, Coppell and South Lake TX. CLC offers complete residential and commercial roofing services. We have been locally owned and operated by Chad Cross since 1999. CLC is certified at the highest levels in the roofing industry. Roofing services offered include complete tear-offs and replacements, along with roofing repairs, claim help, gutters, skylights, and more. CLC Roofing serves all of Fort Worth, Texas, Tarrant County and the Dallas Fort Worth Metroplex.
