When Should I Replace My Roof? (From a Roofing Contractor)

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When do you actually need to replace your roof vs. just repairing it? Sometimes, you can get away with just a #roofrepair vs. having to spend the money to get a #roofreplacement . I go over some of the more common leak spots and the trouble areas on most #asphaltshingleroofs
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@DigitalRoofingInnovations 3 года назад

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@ctr289 Год назад

Damn, you Americans are so primitive home construction wise. Here in Romania we use ceramic or metallic shingles and they usually last for 50+ years. I always see "fixing roofs" as a part of life in American movies. We rarely fix roofs here. If the roof was normally installed, then redoing it is the job of the person 50 or 70 years down the line. Well, houses are usually made out of garbage in America altogether, that's why hurricanes pick them up like they're nothing...it's inevitable when they're made out of sticks and boards...

@quantumtechcrypto7080 Год назад

Life spend is right

@crosscountrycrusader 3 года назад

Thanks sir! In the solar industry, and upping my roofing knowledge. Appreciate your information.

@DigitalRoofingInnovations 3 года назад

You're welcome! Let me know if you have any questions or have any videos you would like to see.

@talldog7632 2 года назад

How can you trust a roofer to tell you whether it's time to get your roof done, when that's how he makes money. One nail pop and it's time to have your roof replaced.

@leebarker6848 2 года назад

I'm a roofer.if I climb up on your roof,and there is enough evidence,I think it's my job to tell you...cause if someone else informs you of that,you will be thinking,"why didn't he tell me that?"

@ambuckservices5400 Год назад

You normally trust the guy that tells you 90 % of the time you don't absolutely need a new roof it's just at the end of it's life and heres what you can do to get it to last 3 4 more years out of it if you absolutely need to...

@nasarjavid2308 8 месяцев назад

I agree with this my roof wasn't leaking and a contractor said it needs replacing.

@danielletracyann 8 месяцев назад

@@nasarjavid2308yeh they come by and ask you to go check your roof for you.

@okislife80 6 месяцев назад

@@leebarker6848😂😂😂😂😂

@scottsargeant3205 2 месяца назад

Thanks. I'm researching for a friend and yours was a helpful starter video,

@tonym6920 3 года назад

Thanks for sharing your expertise. 👍👍.

@DigitalRoofingInnovations 2 года назад

You’re welcome!

@dr.leonardo6382 Год назад

When I build my house 23 years ago, I have a choice of three qualities of roofing shingle. They were presented to me as 20 year 30 year and 40 year I choose the forty year one. Looking at it I can’t see any defects I’ve had, and I’ve had no leaks.

@ritaalsaeegh9464 9 месяцев назад

Thank you !!!

@ElMenorLatino 2 месяца назад

I learned a lot! Thank you

@davidharris9518 11 месяцев назад

Thank you!! For explaining the difference in what IS covered (weather, hail, wind) on an insurance policy and what is NOT covered (age, wear and tear, bad install). There is BAD info from roofers out there, which aids to insurance rates improperly inflating. Thanks!

@DigitalRoofingInnovations 11 месяцев назад

100% you will not always get a great contractor and most don't understand how insurance policies work.

@user-mr9pc9nl5q 8 месяцев назад

Just curious as to how bad info from roofers would inflate insurance rates? Claims from weather events are increasing rates not bad information from roofers. Your insurance company decides if they cover the roof replacement not the roofer.

@chopnteddy 2 года назад

Thanks!

@fitlyfe4138 2 года назад

Do videos on bad tile roofs. Shingle roofs are so commonly damaged and ready for a replacement but tile roofs can look fine and dandy but be in the same condition as shingle roofs.

@victormartiny6419 2 года назад

excellent

@MikeDancy 3 года назад

I'd also like to see a video on what questions to ask a roofer when getting a quote. I see a lot of roofers just putting on shingles and not the black paper underneath it.

@WeFindSimpleSolutions 3 года назад

In Maryland and Virginia it is code, and if a roofer ever installed shingles without underlayment, he would be in trouble, also drip edge and ice and water shield, ice and water shield along the eaves and in the valleys. Even where that is not code that should be done for “best practices”

@DigitalRoofingInnovations 2 года назад

Great idea for a video!

@mr.g937 Год назад

Some personal tips of mine. You want a synthetic underlayment specced. Not tar paper. Ice and water on first 3-5 ft of all eaves and rakes, and valleys. You want a good shingle - you can research around, but common ones include OC Duration and Certainteed Landmark Pro. You want all pipe boots and flashing replaced. You want gutter apron on all eaves with gutters and drip edge on all eaves without gutters or all takes. You want chimneys or side walls step flashed and counter flashed. Old shingles should be torn off and bad decking and fascia replaced. And important to get it in writing that it will be installed to manufacturer spec and comes with 30yr+ material warranty. Prevents installation shortcuts or warranty will be void. Some provisions for tarping the roof if rain happens, and hauling off all debris. And I recommend companies that have employees not subcontractors.

@roadstar499 Год назад

no tar paper? just nailing to plywood?? thats hard to believe.

@eastside0434 Год назад

@@mr.g937 Shingles are garbage install a metal roof.

@allabouttheU1662 2 года назад

I have the same metal poster with the Gibson Les paul on it at the end of his video, imagine that

@eastside0434 Год назад

Make sure yo6u chimney is not venting your furnace or hot water heater before you remove the chimney.

@81carters Год назад

Do home warranties cover roof replacements?

@danwesson1934 Год назад

We bought a home which had the roof replaced in 2018. We recently had a hail storm and insurance gave us money to replace the roof. It doesn’t seem that bad and was considering putting it in a 5 percent cd. Would that be a huge mistake? I’m wondering if the cost of a new roof on subsequent years would outweigh the cd with 5 percent annually for three years. Any input would be appreciated. Thanks

@danoakes4071 8 месяцев назад

Three tabs will also curl up and split when they go bad.

@michaelfogarty7921 3 года назад

Great information, we are in the the process of getting price quotes right now.

@DigitalRoofingInnovations 2 года назад

You’re welcome! Glad to hear it helped

@Ryan-we5df Год назад

What's a hill hit?

@braindojo4128 Год назад

roof looks fine to me.

@Tbay007 2 года назад

Out of curiosity, do you have a video on how much ventilation a roof needs? The windows installers I had are blaming the high humidity on the attic, which may not be properly ventilated.

@keegansanders13 Год назад

It depends on which part of the country you are in to determine exactly how much ventilation is necessary but if you are in a place like Florida with high humidity then ventilation is arguably as important as the shingles them selves.

@southern_sunfried_adventures 2 года назад

In fl insurance companies make you reroof every 15 years regardless of the 30 or 50 yr warranty

@wolfshanze5980 2 года назад

My 15 years magically happened in conjunction with Hurricane Sally in 2020... just replaced my roof because of that!

@mml1224 Год назад

great job! if the shingle is just flopping /floppy, not broken, can you just glue them down after nailing the old ones back if their popping (no reason to replace shingle is what i am asking)???

@DigitalRoofingInnovations Год назад

Yes, it's not the best long term solution, but it will certainly add a little more life to your roof. Especially if you're on a budget!

@mml1224 Год назад

@@DigitalRoofingInnovations thanks! the other option a roofer said is leave them alone, its not gna leak b/c the of the tar paper, and the shingles will get worse faster so you get a new roof! but i was like my deductible is high so y pay out if i dont have to.......right?

@TADDs101 3 года назад

My roof is about 20yrs old (2 story house) and i have a silver truck that when parked in driveway after a rain my truck is completely covered in the grit from shingles, this has been going on a while and gutters are full of grit ... i think it's time for a new roof

@pearlesme8561 2 года назад

The loss of granules that just stopped up my gutter and caused leaks made me replace mine.

@Nosweat99 4 месяца назад

When I come to inspect it.

@samfeldman1508 2 года назад

I thought UV rays were what wears out shingles not rain or snow?

@phamwoaw 10 месяцев назад

longer intro please 😌

@HoovedAvenger 2 года назад

Heya! Great videos. I am wondering if new granules can be added to roof shingles. Is this possible? Thanks!

@Mike-om4tv 2 года назад

Not sure if they can be, but that just doesn't seem worth the time lol

@FAB0516 Год назад

Definitely not.

@HoovedAvenger Год назад

@@FAB0516 Thank you for the straight-up reply! Much appreciated!

@RMalai 2 года назад

for several seconds I did not realize you were already on the roof top.

@DigitalRoofingInnovations 2 года назад

I’m fast 💨

@toddbashem4018 2 года назад

I think it's a Nad idea to devalue home by removing top of chimney because you don't use fireplace often. If you are going to re shingle, baby tins and a proper step flash (surface mounted or regleted with quality caulk will do all you need. People also don't inspect and maintain the most important part of a homes' envelope - the roof!

@PaperCut2UGaming Год назад

agreed.

@mellemelmo Год назад

A lot of chimneys were just furnace outlets. My new furnace vents right out of the side of the basement because it's much higher efficiency. There is no fireplace, so the chimney isn't used anymore.

@brianlane9534 2 года назад

This is when to replace your shingles. I was hoping to find out when I need to replace the "roof". It sags between the trusses...

@DigitalRoofingInnovations 2 года назад

Your shingles are your “roof”. If your decking is sagging, it needs to be replaced next time the shingles need to be replaced, unless it’s leaking then it needs to be fixed now. Hope this helps!

@markbarlow1675 2 года назад

Sounds like a ventilation issue. Heat in summer, moisture in colder weather

@appleforever6664 Год назад

I live in Southern California. I have an asphalt shingle roof with tar paper underlayment. I was told that my roof can last 30-35 years. Is this accurate?

@FAB0516 Год назад

If they are architectural shingles most likely only up to 30. That depends on weather and upkeep

@vids595 Год назад

I live in California and we get lots of massive storms, it is literally a temperate rain forest. LA is not all of California. And no I don't surf.

@DigitalRoofingInnovations Год назад

I've been all over California, lived in San Diego, and have road tripped from Death Valley to Lake Tahoe to the Redwood Forests of the North. Compared to the midwest and south, the weather in California is pretty mild (except for your crazy wildfires!)

@user-eo3um7vo4f 2 месяца назад

Should’ve addressed venting that roof

@jakec5618 2 года назад

how do u fix the chimney flashing issue u showed? thanks...

@DigitalRoofingInnovations 2 года назад

Jake, most of the time re-flashing a chimney is a fairly complex project and I would recommend letting a professional do that!

@jakec5618 2 года назад

@@DigitalRoofingInnovations I agree with you 100%. I was just watching so I have a better understanding of what's being done and to make sure when I hire someone that they do it correctly. I've called a roofer to come fix mine. That's not really a DIY job I feel comfortable with.

@genayev7654 3 года назад

Lolol I I am the same way when I say degranularization lol

@markvasiloff2217 Год назад

I have a new house. While on the ladder today, cleaning my gutters, I noticed random roof nails, both brand new and old looking, on the roof. Should I be concerned?

@FAB0516 Год назад

Most likely just leftover from when they put the roof on.

@alexlangenderfer6316 2 года назад

Should your roof sag when you are walking on it? It was wet and rainy, if that matters. I've had a slight leak in the ceiling under roof. And one spot is visibly sunken in. Sounds like I need a new roof?

@DigitalRoofingInnovations 2 года назад

Yes, I would say that you likely have a leak that isn't going to go away. I would call a professional!

@tiagodoprado2161 2 года назад

the decking is bad if it’s sunken which means water has got under the shingles which makes sense why u would start to see a leak. you might want to try calling a public adjuster and see if it’s worth filing a wind, hail, or rain claim before buying a new roof.

@Cinnabuns2009 Год назад

@@tiagodoprado2161 What would a "public adjuster" be called in the US? I'm curious because I have an improperly installed roof and sagging between many joists.

@kimla4807 Год назад

I file a claim for my roof n was approved. But when they send me a check it’s was Actual cash value instead replacement cash value. So I call them n ask them why I got ACV instead of RCV. N they said when I file my claim my roof was over 15 years old n I only get Actual Cash Value. They said in order get RCV I must file my claim before 15 years roof. Is that true???? Thanks 🙏

@danoakes4071 8 месяцев назад

Poor, inadequate roof vetilation can cause the decking to sag. If it is just one spot, it is probably a leak. If a whole section of the roof is sagging, it is probably lack of adequate ventilation.

@jean-paulavallone598 Месяц назад

My roof is 8 years old and my painter just told me it needs replacing. How is that possible. Only 8 years old.

@kkovler1 2 года назад

My contractor says the sheathing on my house is in good condition but is too thin to support Timberline HDZ® Shingles. Is he telling me the truth or trying to upsell me into replacing all existing boards on my roof? I am not located in a hurricane prone area and the sheathing been on my roof for 60 years.

@DigitalRoofingInnovations 2 года назад

You should check with the manufacturer, but TYPICALLY this is the rule: Roof Sheathing Code Requirements The minimum requirement for roof sheathing is ⅜” thick. There is no upper limit on how thick your roof substrate is.

@danoakes4071 8 месяцев назад

Old boards get brittle, and won't hold the nails well enough in high wind areas, but they stand up to poor ventilation better than OSB does. There are better shingles out there, like Malarkey Vista, and Atlas Stormmaster. Both are class IV impact resistant.

@NtoHealth 2 года назад

What do you think of a TSLA roof ?

@DigitalRoofingInnovations 2 года назад

The name of the roofing system is called “Sun City”. I don’t have a problem with them, but they are very expensive and you need to live in a place and have certain conditions correct for it to even make sense to be installed. I would lean more to have a regular roof installed then have PV Panels installed over it.

@NtoHealth 2 года назад

@@DigitalRoofingInnovations Thank you good to know 😊 We get severe winds here and rain. What would you recommend for severe winds and rain ?

@msblixi 2 года назад

My mom is having g some roofing issues and I feel like the people who gave her a quote are ripping her off. They want $10000! Is this a normal price . She has 2 pretty bad leaks and live in Titusville FL

@bullmoosepiper7732 2 года назад

That's impossible to know without knowing the size of the roof, the extent of the roof deck damage due to the leak, the pitch of the roof, whether there is one or two layers of existing shingles to tear off, and what type of shingle they were selling. Its very easy to spend $10k on a roof for an average house in this day & age. $10k is not a shocking figure at all. To get peace of mind, call around to reputable contractors (do your research) and get a couple of quotes to compare pricing. Then you'll know.

@BeckVMH 2 года назад

Regardless the job, get multiple bids and research the companies through people you trust and the internet.

@DigitalRoofingInnovations 2 года назад

Yes, make sure you get multiple bids and do your research on the companies who are doing them. Check with the insurance carrier to see if this is storm damage.

@Sassyfrass955 Год назад

Ugh. I live alone and have rheumatoid arthritis. I can't even get out to look. I just know I'll get ripped off because they want the money.

@glennduxbury2568 Год назад

Not necessarily; anyone should be able to hire with confidence, given the knowledge to ask good questions and check references.

@mrsullyrox 2 года назад

is he saying 'hill hits"

@BeckVMH 2 года назад

“hail hits” …. Damage from hail storms.

@BKDDY Год назад

Concrete tiles: Never. EZ

@einsteindrieu 2 года назад

🛸🛸👽😎

@madyetti7 Год назад

You kayak fish brotha?

@HealthyDisrespectforAuthority 3 года назад

I just found out that the previous owners of the house I just bought had a metal roof put on OVER the existing roof.. good times...*eye roll*

@mike203920 3 года назад

I don't think it is necessarily a bad thing depending on the circumstances. Putting a metal roof over asphalt shingles that are still sound with no underlying problems can actually help dampen the sound from a metal roof. On the other hand, putting a metal roof over shingles in bad shape with decking damage could be a huge nightmare.

@DigitalRoofingInnovations 2 года назад

Sometimes it’s ok, but it just depends on that specific project!

@CertifiedMailSignatureRequired 9 месяцев назад

long & unhelpful. but thanks anywho!

@YuNyu46 Год назад

So when to replace😂 does the roof in the video need to be replaced?

@Entrepreneurusa 3 года назад

Concrete roof is the way to go , it can last for up to a century. It’s one of the most long-lasting roofing materials available in the market, and yet I don’t understand why peoples still using this crap to build their roofs . A concrete roof is storm , hurricane and fire proof . They generally low maintenance, meaning they are easy to clean and aren’t too difficult to access.You can even host a party on your roof :) . I never understood why American are using this crap and keep waisting their money on repairs and replacement every 5 to 10 years . Very stupid

@DigitalRoofingInnovations 2 года назад

Price plus most trusses and framing aren’t equipped to hold the weight of a concrete roof. They are great though!

@mr.g937 Год назад

More realistic is using metal only instead of shingles.

@bladerunner1458 3 года назад

I will never install an asphalt roof again. It’s either metal or polymer

@ToddBizCoach 2 года назад

Depends where you live. Some HOAs don t allow metal standing seam roofs because it detracts from value of neighboring houses. A metal roof is not a benefit when trying to sell your house.

@DigitalRoofingInnovations 2 года назад

Many will last 20 plus years if installed correctly with quality materials, but it’s also a personal preference!

@bladerunner1458 2 года назад

I installed a Divinchi Polymer slate roof and it is beautiful and has a so-called lifetime warranty but should be good for at least 50 years. The house had an asphalt roof that was put in 1970 before the energy crisis. I had to repair 2 valleys to extend the life of the roof 10 years. It lasted 51 years and looked good. On my mothers house A premium timberline asphalt roof Is 25 years old and starting to look terrible with streaking and will probably have to replace it in 5 to 10 years never again an asphalt roof.

@DigitalRoofingInnovations 2 года назад

@@bladerunner1458 most people don’t live in their homes that long which is why asphalt shingle is so popular. DiVinci is a great product and we’ve installed it before. Glad you got what you wanted!

@mr.g937 Год назад

@@ToddBizCoach Standing seam is a high quality product. You're probably thinking of corrugated metal, which looks awful. Metal is far superior to shingles.

@jhoag2577 Месяц назад

Walk around your roof every two years with a can of black jack and old paint brush. Insurance companies will but you on a black list after they drop you for making a roofing claim. Life in Florida

@lonesonestarcattlecompanyj408 7 месяцев назад

Good video. However, never knock off your chimney. Fix it right. You just declined the value of your home for the next buyers.

@JustMe-mn4gr 3 месяца назад

You "knock that chimney off" and I won't be buying that house. Fireplaces are important to have.

@twagoner9 Год назад

LOL Old video, but poor install causes blisters. Bahhhh. NO IT DON'T. Things that can cause blisters is faulty shingles or inproperly ventilated attic. The act of installation does not cause blisters.

@madjackmcmad6976 Год назад

The big predator birds will destroy your roof.

@BulletHolesintheBible 2 года назад

Yo why is this dude incapable of saying the word Hail? 😆

@DigitalRoofingInnovations 2 года назад

That's how we say it in the South!

@BulletHolesintheBible 2 года назад

@@DigitalRoofingInnovations I love it

@carguy... Год назад

@@DigitalRoofingInnovations no it is not sorry, it's pronounced hail not hill???

@07786013535 4 месяца назад

i dont know about anybody else but the best time for me to change my roof is when my roof is completely worn out and unable to keep rain/water out any more/longer

@jasonisaac9614 3 месяца назад

As someone who owns a roofing business, I agree! Shingles are meant to take ALOT of damage. Just because it has some dings or granule loss doesn't mean it's in bad shape. Alot of roofers have convinced entire markets that a liittle damage means you need a new roof

@madjackmcmad6976 Год назад

The big predator birds will destroy your roof.

@Entrepreneurusa 3 года назад

@DigitalRoofingInnovations 3 года назад

Kris, it’s likely the upfront cost, just like with slate, tile, or cedar. Most people don’t live in a house for 50 years anymore so that kind of investment is obviously much more expensive. In your experience, how much does a concrete roof on a walkable pitch normally cost per square?

@Entrepreneurusa 3 года назад

@@DigitalRoofingInnovations not sure but I paid like 15 k for a 5,000 sq feet . It’s been 30 years now , $0 maintenance .