Do You Really Need A New Roof?

Do You Really Need a New Roof?

Sometimes in life you just have to bite the bullet and tackle those annoying home-owner problems that keep coming up.  Take your roof, for instance.  It’s looking pretty bad, you’ve got a leak or two, and you know it’s been many years since a new roof was installed.  But you also know that any repairs to your roof will come with a cost.  That’s not what you want to think about, especially this time of year with Christmas just around the corner.

Well, do you really need a new roof?  Sometimes all you need is a simple repair.  But you have to catch it quick, or that simple repair could grow into a major fix-it that takes a bite out of your checkbook. For example, a small nail hole is simple to fix.  But over time a nail hole left alone and not repaired can cause water damage to spread, staining your ceiling or rotting the decking or rafters.  Bigger problem, more money.

Here at Bryant Roofing and Repairs (www.bryantroofing.com) we’ve seen this happen first hand to many homeowners.  The longer you put off fixing that minor roof leak, the more money you might have to pay to finally repair it.

So how do you know if you need a new roof?  Walk outside and do a quick check.  Are the shingles starting to curl and buckle?  Do you see an excessive amount of shingle granules in the gutters (they look like large grains of sand)? Is there loose material around vents, pipes or the chimney?  Are any shingles missing?

Now check inside.  Are you noticing signs of water damage or leaking, such as dark spots or streaks on the ceiling?  Can you see outside light showing through the attic roof?  Are there places where the roof is sagging?

It may be time to call out a dependable experienced roofing contractor to help you determine what exactly your roof needs.  It’s important to choose a company that has longevity in your community, a business with referrals and a good reputation.  A business like Bryant Roofing and Repairs. 

There are many fly-by-night “storm chasers” who will knock on your door, offering to fix your roof and work with your insurance company to help pay for it.  Once they fix your roof, they typically disappear and might not come back to honor any warranty they may have given you.  But with Bryant Roofing and Repairs you won't have to worry.  We have been servicing Gwinnett and Walton counties since 1989.  We're specialists in roof repair and replacement with over thirty years of experience.  We’ve built a reputation for quality workmanship, dependability and competitive pricing.  Give us a call today at 770-267-8600, or visit our website at www.bryantroofing.com  and www.facebook.com/bryantroofing.