Roofing Decision

1. Maintain or Repair it (i.e. like doing an oil change)
   
   Restore it (i.e. like overhauling the engine)
   
   Replace it - Low Slope (i.e. like buying a new car)
   
   
2. Replace it - Steep Slope (i.e. like buying a new car)
   
   

Advantages:

• Routine maintenance is like an oil change for your car . . . It keeps the roof in optimal condition Maximize the value of your investment . . . Realize the longest life for the roof system installers. Insure that any guarantee in place remains in effect . . . Don't accidentally lose coverage by failing to maintain your roof.
• Helps keep your roof ready . . . For what Mother Nature throws its way

Shortcomings:

• Maintenance only takes a roof so far
• Can only maintain a roof when you have a roof that's performing well to start with

Advantages:

• Take care of problems when they occur . . . Don't let them become big headaches Using the right materials installers by a professional contractor . . . Insures that a repair performs for the expected life of a roof. A professional roofing contractor knows how to make repairs; your HVAC contractor doesn't.
• Maintenance + good repairs performed by certified contractor helps the roof do what it's supposes to do.

Shortcomings:

• Repairs don't extend the life of a roof . . . But left undone, the roof life can be greatly reduced
• Improperly extended, they can either not work or be very short term

Advantages:

• Conserves Cash . . . Saves up to half the cost of a new roof; project can also be staged over several years for improved cash flow extends Lie . . . adds up to 15 years to the life of your existing roof Peace of Mind . . . manufacturers' no-dollar-limit guaranteed avalailable up to 15 years Minimal Disruption . . . installs significantly faster and with considerable less mess than a conventional new roof
• Financial Flexibility . . . can often be capitalized or expensed (ask your tax advisor)

Shortcomings:

• Limited by condition of existing roof . . . must be in moderately good condition
• Buyer must choose carefully . . . not all restoration products perform equally

Advantages:

• Best Long-Term Option . . . systems often last up to 20 years or more Peace of Mind . . . manufacturer's no-dollar-limit guarantees available up to 20 years
• Fewer installation Worries . . . large pool of experienced applicators available

Shortcomings:

• Highest investment . . . can be double the cost of roof restoration Longest installation time
• Moderate-to-Severe Disruption and Hassle for occupants

Advantages:

• Best Long-Term Option . . . shingle systems available with ltd. warranties up to 40 years or more
• Fewer pool of experienced applicators available

Shortcomings:

• Highest investment . . . can be double the cost of roof restoration Longest installation time
• Moderate-to-Severe Disruption and Hassle for occupant