| In general, roofing repair is a tricky | | | | year composition tiles then that would be a |
| subject, due to the fact that so many | | | | good clue that it is nearing the end of its |
| variables have to be considered. To start | | | | life span. |
| with, just about all roofs go through at | | | | |
| least one repair process before they come to | | | | However; if you are dealing with a commercial |
| the point where the roof has to be replaced. | | | | building that has some repair work that is |
| The main factor to consider is economics, | | | | needed as the result of mechanical work being |
| because while it makes good sense to repair a | | | | done on it then that would be a different |
| roof that has several more years left in it, | | | | story all together. Roofing repair work can |
| on the other hand, repairing a roof that is | | | | be bid in two ways with one being "time and |
| close to the point where it needs to be | | | | material" and the other being a straight set |
| replaced can be a waste of money. | | | | bid. |
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| One good suggestion is to hire a roofing | | | | If it is a small repair job, you may want to |
| expert or contractor to come out and take a | | | | hire a roofer by the hour to do the work but |
| look at the roof and give you an unbiased | | | | if the repair work is extensive you may be |
| opinion, so you can know where you stand. It | | | | best suited to take several set bids from |
| is important to bear in mind that all roofing | | | | several roofing contractors. One thing is |
| products have a set life span that will will | | | | certain however and that is that if your roof |
| be listed on the package. So, if you have for | | | | needs to be repaired, putting it off can lead |
| instance, a home that has an 18 year old | | | | to water damage inside of the building |
| composition tile roof that was roofed with 20 | | | | further down the road. |