Frequently Asked Roofing Questions
- Q) If I don't see water spots on my ceiling, could I still have a roofing leak?
A) Yes. Often your roofing insulation will absorb and hide smaller roofing leaks until it's too late!
- Q) Will putting oil on an older wood roof help it to last longer?
A) Only if you start the process early in the roof's life and maintain the process throughout the roof's life. Trying to infuse oil into old, dead, dry wood is a waste of money. You must start early or forget about it.
- Q) Can I walk on my tile roof to clean it?
A) Yes, if you know how to walk on a tile roof. There is a right way and a wrong way to walk on a tile roof. If done correctly, one should be able to walk on a tile roof without breaking the tile. (We do not recommend that you walk on your roof, as it is very dangerous!)
- Q) When is the best time to put on a new roof?
A) If your roof cannot be saved or maintained and you need a new roof, do it now. The labor cost to do a roof has remained stable over the last 18 months, but the material cost continue to rise every 3 to 4 months. The increase has been the trend over the previous four years. So, if it needs to be done, then save money and do it now! (Keep in mind that some roofs can be preserved and maintained for years of additional service. To find out if your roof is salvageable, give us a call for a Free Inspection!)
- Q) Can I put a composition roof on if I have a low slope roof?
A) Yes, if your roof pitch is greater than 2:12. That's a little over 9 degrees of slope. If your roof is under 9 degrees of slope, then the National Roofers Association says No. There are other restrictions, so please call for more information. 831-809-3087.