You should never deliberately delay a roof replacement. That’s because if roofing damage is not immediately fixed, it can easily affect other parts of your home, turning what should have been relatively straightforward repairs into more extensive—and expensive—overhauls of your exterior.
What’s the worst that could happen if your roof replacement project is delayed? Several issues may start to emerge. Four Star Roofing, your trusted roofing and siding contractor, lists them below:
Structural Damage
The longer you delay your roof replacement, the longer your interior is left exposed to the elements, and the higher the risk roof damage affects the other parts of your home. If your roof isn’t replaced immediately, water may infiltrate your roof’s underlayers and damage the structural beams supporting your roof. This could in turn complicate your roof replacement project.
Electrical Issues
If rainwater manages to make its way to your home’s electrical wiring, it might cause electrical sockets to short-circuit.
Higher Project Costs
Given all these risks, it just doesn’t make practical—or financial—sense to delay a roof replacement because it increases the risk of additional damage, which could in turn increase project costs.
How to Prevent Roof Delays
Through early planning, you can keep your roof replacement project on track. Here are some planning tips:
- Clarify the scope of the project with your residential roofers – Details you should discuss with your roofer during the initial consultation include the construction permit (roofers usually handle permit applications, but it would still be a good idea to clarify this crucial detail with your roofer), the contingency plans (you can never rule out weather-related delays, which is why you need to know what your roofer’s contingency plans are) and the projected timeline.
- Inform your contractor about the times when you’re usually available – This is to reduce delays between responses.
Looking for experienced roofers near you? Four Star Roofing, a company with over 35 years of experience, offers a wide range of professional roofing services. To get a free estimate, call us at (281) 359-7663 or fill out this form.
