Introduction

It’s crucial to do routine roof inspections to be aware of any potential damage that can cause leaks. As a homeowner, a time will come, when you’ll have to choose between re-roofing and patching your roof. Although they may seem similar, the two are very different when it comes to roof maintenance.

•   Patching a roof- Getting a roof patched means simply replacing a few shingles or fixing a smaller part of the roof. While patching a roof, you must choose the same colour and kind of shingles as your present roof because it will also influence the surrounding areas of the roof.
•   Re-roofing- This is the process of recovering or replacing an existing roof covering. During re-roofing, another layer of shingles is placed over the existing roof.

Why should you choose re-roofing over patching?

Here, we will tell you how re-roofing your home is one of the finest ways to protect it from significant storm damage or to hide superficial damage, and is better than patching a roof.

•   Better support– Your roof gains strength by having a second layer of shingles added to it while patching a roof doesn’t ensure an enhancement of support. Re-roofing adds that extra layer of security to your house, preventing the need for expensive roof repairs in the future.
•   Cosmetic Facelift– Over time, a lot of roofs start to seem dusty or discolored. A fresh covering of shingles improves its appearance and enhances the beauty of your house. On the other hand, patching a roof makes it difficult to find shingles of the same color, as earlier, and the aesthetics of the roof gets compromised.
•   Quick and easy to do– As opposed to beginning from scratch, re-roofing is a pretty easy process as the first layer of shingles is not removed and the second layer is the only thing that has been added. As far as patching is concerned, there are different types of patches that are needed for different kinds of leakages, and finding the right one might be a challenge.
•   Affordable– This task can be completed quickly and you may receive a new-looking roof for a lot less money than you would have paid to have your home’s roof installed. Patching a roof doesn’t guarantee the newness of the roof and in the long run, its repetition might end up increasing the total amount spent in the process.  

Conclusion

The depth and degree of the damage, the aesthetics of your roof, and the amount of money you’re willing to spend will all play a role in your decision on whether to have your roof replaced, repaired, or patched. However, a comprehensive residential roof repair or replacement is always more cost- and time-effective than patching your roof but, if funds are extremely tight, a roof patch is better than leaving the problem unattended.

About Us

Dura Roof provides roofing services in various states, such as Assam, Arunachal Pradesh and Mizoram. They also operate in Siliguri, Jalpaiguri, Kishanganj and nearby locations. Dura Roof has started to expand its branches towards Bhutan. We deal in various roofing accessories as well as install them. And, in case you are looking for the same, we will look after that thoroughly.

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