Sometimes you don’t have the luxury of scheduling your roof replacement.  In the event of an emergency, you’re likely to find roofing repairs or replacement are considerably more expensive – not because roofers are cashing in at your time of need, but because emergency roofing work typically comes up during a roofer’s busiest season.  Of course, emergency roofing repairs are not always avoidable, but with regular maintenance and inspections you can ensure that your roof will survive seasonal weather challenges so that you can schedule repairs or replacement during the roofing off-season when rates tend to be lower.

So when is the best time to reroof?  Obviously, roofing contractors are available year-round to help homeowners with their roofing needs.  As a homeowner, you may think it is in your best interests to delay roofing replacement as long as possible, but it’s much more important to consider the quality of your roof when deciding when to schedule a replacement.  This is why regular maintenance and repairs are so important.  An annual roofing inspection will reveal minor problems that can be repaired before they become catastrophic damage.  Moreover, your roofing contractor will likely be able to predict when your roof will need to be replaced.

A good contractor will always try to coordinate roof replacement or major roofing repairs with their offseason.  Late summer and fall tend to be the busiest months of the year for roofing companies.  As we prepare for the harsh realities of winter weather, we want to be sure our roofs are in good condition, so it makes sense that roofers would be busiest leading up to the winter months.  Moreover, late summer weather tends to be more predictable and temperatures are cooler so it’s easier to schedule and conduct repairs.  However, being the busiest months for roofers also means it can be difficult to find available contractors.  Roofing supplies also tend to be more expensive during the late summer and early fall months, so homeowners will likely find the peak season for roofing to be the most expensive.

On the other hand, scheduling major roofing work during the winter months can be easier since roofers tend to be less busy at this time of year.  Asphalt shingles can be installed in any temperature without affecting their warranty, so if you live in a dry environment, winter might be a great time to schedule your roofing work.  Unfortunately, winter weather can be unpredictable in most climates making it challenging for roofers to complete a project in a timely manner.  Interruptions from weather can definitely impact the cost of your roofing replacement.

As you can see, there are pros and cons to conducting a roof replacement at any time of the year.  Ideally, you want to have the luxury of planning ahead whenever it comes to major roofing projects.  So what does that mean?  Ensure you schedule regular inspections and maintenance for your roof so that you can effectively plan major repairs or replacements.  

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Do you know what’s going on under your roof?

Recently, we did a reroof for a client and friend. On first inspection, we discovered four layers of previous roof underneath.

What do I mean when I say “previous roof”? I mean instead of tearing off the old roof before laying down new shingles, the last roofer just put new shingles over the old damaged and or rotting ones that were already there. Not just once, but four times!!

Wait. Here is the real kicker… When we got to work on the tear off (and you can imagine how much work that would be, when dealing with all that old roofing material) we found yet another layer of shingles lying underneath the four we had previously noticed.

Yikes, what a mess. Like the rings on a tree, the older this house got the more roof layers it seemed to have, and this is an old house.

In the end, our client came out with a new roof and his poor house sighed with relief when we lifted all that weight off its back.

So, for all you out there looking for a new roof, here is a tip. Do not let your roofer put a new roof on your house without taking off the old one.  Just don’t.

Better yet, just call K2roofing and let us take care of it for you.

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We got lucky this year in the lower mainland and had a beautiful long summer, but now the rain is back and making up for lost time.

Perhaps you didn’t give much thought to maintaining your gutters when the weather was beautiful, but now you might have noticed water pouring off your roof in places were it shouldn’t be. You might also have noticed pools forming in places you might not expect. These are sure signs it’s time to have your gutters cleaned.

As a rule gutters should be cleaned twice a year, late spring and fall. If your house is situated amongst many trees you should be more diligent about this maintenance as it is a sure thing those leaves and needles are going to find there way in there.

Hiring an experienced professional for this service will assure that your gutters are cleaned properly and checked for any faults that might need repair. A professional will not only have the product know how but they also have the training and knowledge of rooftop safety that most homeowners do not.

Contact us for more information on gutter services.

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