When it comes to replacing your roof, you’ll no doubt have heard the term “roofing system” tossed around. It can be confusing. After all, all you need is a roof, why is the roofer talking about something more complex?

Your roof protects one of your most valuable assets, your home. Therefore, it’s extremely beneficial for the life of your investment, to be on the lookout for signs of trouble. Small leaks may turn into huge catastrophes if undetected for years. We’ll break down how to easily identify the five common trouble spots in your roofing system.

It’s time to replace your roof. What a huge investment that you (and your neighbors) will have to live with for a long time! Choosing a new roof color to match and complement your home is one of the biggest challenges many homeowners face during the roof replacement process. The color of roofing shingles can transform the look of your home, much like a new coat of paint. Thankfully, today’s manufacturers provide a wide variety of color options.

So you’ve discovered one of the most important elements of your home, the roof, has been damaged and needs repair. Ugh! As if the roof being damaged isn’t enough! Along with these repairs, many times homeowners are faced with filing an insurance claim. Insurance claims usually lead to questions about insurance deductibles and policies. We’re often asked if it’s possible for our company to waive or cover the deductible on an insurance claim for the roof repair.

Your home is both a safe haven and an investment. Which is why it’s important to take care when you’re looking to repair or replace something as important as your home’s roof. While you definitely want to control roof replacement cost, you also need to make sure you aren’t paying for shoddy work that’s only going to cost you much more in damages to your home later down the road. You have to balance out the desire to get a deal with the necessity of getting a roof you can rely on.