6 Critical Things to Know About Your Roof Replacement
The time is finally here: roof replacement time. Whether it’s because of postponed maintenance, storm damage or just the natural end of your roof, it’s something all building owners and facilities managers have to deal with eventually. One of the first questions almost everyone asks is, “how much will it cost?” That’s not an easy answer because there are so many different factors involved. Here are some of the most important ones: 1. Recover vs. Tear-Off The biggest factor affecting the cost of a roof is whether you can recover your existing roof or replace it with a new one. Recovering a roof is usually the first choice because the costs are much lower and it’s not as disruptive to the workplace, but it’s not always possible. Any of the following factors can make a complete replacement necessary: Building codes require it The existing roof is damaged to the point where it can’t serve as an adequate substrate There’s moisture below the membrane The underlying deck is damaged or deterio...