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How Often Should I Reshingle The Roof?

General Contractor Installing New Roof on Belleair RentalAs an investor in Belleair, you must strive to keep your rental property in good shape. For single-family rental homes, the roof is the starting point. A quality roof can last for years, but like all roofs, there will come a time for it to be reshingled. But how many times a year should you reshingle your rental property’s roof? To have an accurate answer to the question, you should gather information about the age, condition, and type of materials used in your current roof.

Among the different parts of the house, the roof is most often ignored. This is because roofs are low maintenance that they can easily be forgotten. The decision to reshingle your rental property’s roof would depend on how old your roof is and its condition. Most shingles typically last for 20 years, so if your roof is older than that, it is best to plan for a replacement. Perform regular inspections regardless of the age of your roof so that you keep track of your roof’s condition. Experts at the National Roofing Contractors Association recommend inspections twice a year. You can decide to do these inspections yourself or you could hire a qualified professional to do it for you.

During the inspection, you and your contractor must be on the lookout for warning signs of your roof starting to fail. If you see areas where shingles are curled, buckled, or missing altogether, that could signal the need for a replacement. More serious signs of a failing roof include sagging, holes, or water damage. You have to check for wood rot and mold since this could spread and damage more than just the shingles. Frequent inspections help you spot small problems early.

While making small repairs will help to extend the life of your Belleair property’s roof, the time will eventually come when the entire roof should be reshingled. Identify the types of shingles of your property first so you can prepare for the cost that comes during replacement. Composition shingles generally last about 12 to 20 years, while asphalt shingles typically last 15 to 30 years. Wood shingles belong to the middle range bracket and have about 20 to 25 years of service.

Obviously, climate plays a big factor and these estimates could be off. Extreme winters, high winds, or near-constant humidity increases the rate of wear on a roof, which in turn reduces the life of your shingles. When your property is constantly battered with extreme weather like storms, you need to inspect your roof more often to make sure that it remains structurally sound.

Your Belleair rental property’s roof is an essential part of protecting your investment and your tenant, not to mention your tenant’s possessions. Be proactive when it comes to proper roof maintenance. Don’t wait to take action only when things go wrong. Because if things go wrong, there won’t be a question of whether or not you should replace your shingles; you’d be forced to do it. At Real Property Management TradeWinds, we manage maintenance schedules and coordinate maintenance efforts for our clients’ properties on their behalf. Contact us today to see how we can make your life easier with our expert property management services.

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