{"id":4184,"date":"2021-09-17T07:00:36","date_gmt":"2021-09-17T11:00:36","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.summitroofing.com\/pages\/?p=4184"},"modified":"2021-09-17T07:00:36","modified_gmt":"2021-09-17T11:00:36","slug":"repair-replace-tell-roof-needs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.summitroofing.com\/pages\/repair-replace-tell-roof-needs\/","title":{"rendered":"Repair or Replace in 2021? How to Tell What Your Roof Needs"},"content":{"rendered":"

Repair or Replace? How to Tell What Your Roof Needs<\/h1>\n

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When you have damage to your roof<\/a> and you\u2019re considering repairs or a roof replacement Fairfax VA, it helps to know what your roof needs.<\/p>\n

Can you get by with repairs?\u00a0 Should you go for a full replacemen<\/em>t? It\u2019s not always easy to tell what your next step should be when it comes to your roof.<\/p>\n

Here are some essential pointers<\/strong> to help you better determine whether a repair is your best option or if your roof needs to be replaced on your Fairfax home.<\/p>\n

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Storm Damage in 2021: Repair<\/h2>\n

\"\"<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong>If you\u2019re seeing damage to your roof from a recent storm, you may be able to get by with just repairs rather than a roof replacement Fairfax VA. It\u2019s always best to match shingles as closely as possible for aesthetic value, especially if you\u2019re planning on selling your home<\/strong> in the future.<\/p>\n

If the damage is extensive<\/em> and you\u2019re due for a replacement in the next few years, it might be a smart decision to just go ahead and replace the roof. Regardless of your decision<\/em>, be sure to replace shingles promptly.\u00a0 Missing shingles can cause damage to your home in a short amount of time, as they allow water and moisture in.<\/p>\n

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Comprehensive Shingle Damage: Replace<\/h2>\n

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\"Roof<\/a>When you have comprehensive shingle damage<\/strong>, a partial roof replacement Fairfax VA may end up costing more per square foot than a full roof replacement.<\/p>\n

If your roof has missing shingle granules<\/a>, bald patches where either shingles or granules are missing, or is sagging, a replacement is in order. Widespread shingle damage will impact your roof even if you attempt to repair all the things that are wrong. A replacement will be easier<\/em> and a better investment into your home.<\/p>\n

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Confined Shingle Damage: Repair<\/h2>\n

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\"Roof<\/a>If you have confined shingle damage that\u2019s due to a manufacturer defect or a craftsmanship<\/strong> error, you may be able to get by with just repairing the damaged sections, provided that the damage isn\u2019t extensive.<\/p>\n

In the event that the damage has affected more than one area of your roof, a repair may not do the job. A professional roofing contractor<\/em> can help you determine if your shingle damage is as confined as you think it is or if you actually need a roof replacement Fairfax VA.<\/p>\n

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Selling Your Home: Both<\/h3>\n

\u00a0\"Replacement\"<\/a><\/strong>If you plan on selling your home, you\u2019ll have to decide whether a roof replacement Fairfax VA is your best option. A roof replacement can help you get more money for your home, while a repair will save you money<\/strong> in the short-term.<\/p>\n

Remember that potential buyers of your home will have their own inspection done on the roof and will factor in the cost of a new roof or any repairs into the amount they\u2019re willing to pay for your home.<\/p>\n

Have you been considering a roof replacement Fairfax VA? Knowing when a repair will suffice and when a replacement is imminent is an important part of maintaining your home<\/em>. A professional roofing contractor can help you decide what your next steps should be when it comes to your roof!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Repair or Replace? How to Tell What Your Roof Needs \u00a0 When you have damage to your roof and you\u2019re considering repairs or a roof replacement Fairfax VA, it helps to know what your roof needs. Can you get by with repairs?\u00a0 Should you go for a full replacement? It\u2019s not always easy to tell…<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":4189,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[17,18,21,22],"tags":[27,28,56],"class_list":["post-4184","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-advice","category-commercial","category-residential","category-resources","tag-replacement","tag-roof","tag-roof-repair"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.summitroofing.com\/pages\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4184","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.summitroofing.com\/pages\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.summitroofing.com\/pages\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.summitroofing.com\/pages\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.summitroofing.com\/pages\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=4184"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.summitroofing.com\/pages\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4184\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.summitroofing.com\/pages\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/4189"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.summitroofing.com\/pages\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=4184"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.summitroofing.com\/pages\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=4184"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.summitroofing.com\/pages\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=4184"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}