Homeowners should maintain their roofs seasonally to ensure the materials live up to their typical lifetime. However, even the most diligent care won’t prevent the need for occasional roof repairs or eventual replacement. How can you tell which your home requires? Here, Tory’s Roofing & Waterproofing in Pearl City, HI, offers four situations and which fix they recommend to help you assess and address problems.

Choose Roof Repairs

Missing Shingles

After a big storm, you may find that high winds ripped shingles off your home. Most types of shingles are replaceable. A contractor will inspect the damage and replace the section that fell off.

Trauma to a Portion of the Roof

Extreme weather issues like high winds and falling trees can damage roofs. If only a portion was affected, you’ll often be able to perform roof repairs. Contractors can rebuild the boards in the attic area as well as the decking and exterior shingles to replace the affected area and leave your home looking as good as new.

Get a Roof Replacement

20 Years or Older

When properly maintained, most roofing materials can last about 20 years. If you experience issues after this point, replacing the entire roof may be more cost-effective than repairs. 

Serious Water Damage

If your home experiences major water damage because of a leaking roof, you will likely need to replace it. To leak so extensively, the roof may have interior damage like rotted wood that cannot be repaired.

If you’re wondering whether your home needs roof repair or a total replacement, turn to Tory’s Roofing & Waterproofing. For over 46 years, these roofing contractors have provided installation, repairs, and five-year All Roof Maintenance Programs. They can inspect your house and advise on which approach would better suit the situation. Call (808) 456-5990 to schedule a free estimate, and visit the website for more on how they can help you.