Monmouth County, NJ Construction Contractor 'Insight Builders' offers Home Improvement Tips

Jan. 11, 2010 - PRLog -- Insight Builders, based in Red Bank, NJ has been providing quality home improvement to homeowners for over 15 years.  Owner-operated and fully insured, Insight can accommodate any construction project from additions, renovations, roofing, siding, windows & doors, decks & pavers, bathrooms, kitchens, and more.
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Replacing a roof is a tough decision, both from the time as well from the budgetary point of view. There are certain tell tale signs which indicate that a roof requires replacement. They are as follows:

• Age of the roof. The normal life of a roof is approximately 15 years depending upon the maintenance of the roof. After this time, there are regular cases of leaks and torn flashings reported in any roof.
• Missing or torn shingles. If the number of missing tiles and shingles in a house are great, then its best to replace the roof, rather than having it repaired.
• Condition of interior walls touching the roof. The condition of the walls touching the roof is a clear indication of the time required for the roof to be replaced. In case there is loss of paint, or moisture marks on the walls indicating the seepage of water, then its time for the roof to undergo major repairs.
• Extreme weather conditions have exposed a part of the house from the top and a situation has come where a minor patch will not help calls for a roof replacement. The major cause of accelerated roof deterioration is its exposure to repeated and prolonged snow, hail, rain, and direct sunlight. In places where any one or a combination of these is found, the life of a roof is reduced.

Besides the causes mentioned above, there are a few other reasons which could lead to a situation where the roof has to be replaced. These include a faulty design in the beginning, improper material being used while constructing the roof, and other external factors.
The decision to be taken when going for a roof replacement has to be a deliberate one. It will involve a careful selection amongst a multitude of factors. They shall include budget, time at hand, requirement of alternative living space, weather conditions etc. Once the time arrives, it is best to go in for the replacement without further delay as the delay might hurt the other parts of the house and property.

Take advice from an experienced roofer and home improvement contractor like Insight Builders in Monmouth County, NJ.  Call about their Winter Special Offer and obtain a free estimate!   Insight Builders can be reached anytime at: 732-842-0924