Each roof should be a priority when renovating a house. Fortunately, the most common materials (tile, slate or zinc) have a rather long lifetime, which means that homeowners can sometimes replace only the bare necessities… Here are some questions to ask before renovating a roof. In regards to local and federal regulations, no declaration is necessary if the roof is redone the same way it was before. If the Roofing Contractor uses a different kind of material, a prior declaration of works is needed. This small task isn’t that hard and, in fact, the contractor can handle this step for you.
The first question people must ask themselves is when the last repair or renovation was. If the last roof didn’t last as long as expected, the roof may have a design defect (lack of inclination, overexposure to the weather, etc.). Consulting a professional Roofing Contractor can be useful as he or she will locate any and all defects or weaknesses, all of which need to be corrected. Does the roof need to be renovated as a whole? Leaks are usually localized for specific reasons (broken tiles or failed gutters, for example) do not require major work and can be quickly repaired. On the other hand, the presence of lichen on the roof testifies to the porosity of the roof. No treatment is effective in the medium term, which means replacing said roof is inevitable. A new roof is often heavier than an old one, so it is crucial to know if the framework can support the extra load or not.
What is the surface of the roof? A medium-sized house represents a roof area of about 80m2. Caution, given the overlaps involved, such a roof will require at least 100 to 120 m2 of roofing materials. Should the roof be rebuilt? Yes, when beams are broken or simply split or if insects have attacked the wood in depth. If the roof needs to be completely replaced, consider repairing the frame as well. Its life expectancy governs that of the entire roof and the cost of its repairs are considered reasonable when compared to that of the roof. Contact for more details.
