- If you're watching this video on our website,
then you probably already have a problem with your roof,
and you want to know if replacing it is right for you.
By the end of this video,
you'll know that and what to do about it.
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Hi, I'm Bill Reagan,
and I've been in the construction industry for over 40 years
and I've owned Bill Reagan Roofing Company,
for over 30 years.
At Bill Reagan Roofing Company,
we want to ensure
that you are well-informed,
before you make that important buying decision,
of a new roof.
Figuring out whether or not you need a roof replacement
is a very important question
for you and your home.
In this video,
we're covering three main topics.
What damages warrant a roof replacement?
What age do you need to replace your roof?
And what's the price range of a new roof system?
What damages warrant a roof replacement?
Some of the types of damages
that could cause you to need,
to have your roof replaced.
Obviously storm damage,
whether it would be
a wind
related storm,
or a hailstorm.
Those are a couple, of the weather related damages
to your roof.
Another one that could cause your roof to need to be
replaced is mechanical damage.
Let's say painters are up on the roof,
damaging your roof with the ladder.
Rather than repairing it, you might want to replace it.
If you have tree limbs
hanging over your roof and
a tree limb breaks
that could create
such a big enough repair,
that it's actually better to just go ahead and replace your
roof rather than repair it.
At what age do you need to replace your roof?
The lifespans for the most common types of roof materials
on the asphalt shingles,
three tab shingles,
you should get 25 years out of them.
A dimensional roof,
or architectural shingles,
you ought to get 30 years out of that.
A luxury shingle, you're going to get close
to the 50 year mark out of those.
Now a screw down panel metal roof,
you should be able to get 30 years out of it
with proper maintenance.
And a standing seam roof,
you should be able to get 50 years out of it.
When shingles start to age,
that's when you want to start
thinking about replacing your roof.
And you probably want to start thinking about changing them
somewhere between three to five years
before the stated lifespan on the shingles.
You don't want to wait until the very last year of your roof
to think about replacing it.
The key to getting that much life out of your roof
is having it properly ventilated.
That is the most key
issue.
A couple of other things that affect the lifespan of your
roof is the climate
and where you live,
what type of storms we have,
and also
how much tree coverage you have over your roof.
Actually, trees,
can actually shorten the lifespan of your roof
just because of the
sap, and everything that falls out of them.
What's the price range of a new roof system?
The price range of the new roof system is going to vary
depending on what type of roof you have
and many other factors,
but let's just say a normal regular three bedroom,
two bath,
one story house,
a typical price range,
and this does depend on the square footage,
but a price range of somewhere around $8,000
for a house of that size.
And then once you get into the more,
a little more larger,
a four or five bedroom home,
you could get up into the $20,000 range,
pretty easy with these
new pitches
that they're using these days,
the way they're building homes.
Pricing a roof is complicated.
The only way to get an accurate number,
is to actually measure the roof,
and count the components,
and then do the numbering,
do the math,
and come up with the 100% accurate price.
If you want to learn more
about how much your new roof system will cost,
check out our roof calculator,
on our website to see
what it will cost to have your roof replaced with
Bill Reagan Roofing Company.
I'm Bill Reagan.
And if a customer of mine has a problem,
then I have a problem.
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