Replacing a roof is an expensive home repair. Fortunately, it’s not something one has to do often. Still, when it’s time for a new roof, homeowners want to do all they can to lower Fairview roof replacement costs. Here are some tips for doing this.
Replace the Roof During the Off-Season
Spring and summer are busy seasons for roof repair. It costs more to get roof replacement during these seasons, and it’s harder to schedule the replacement. The better time to schedule roof replacement is during the winter.
Replacing the roof during the off-season also gives you a chance to buy the current year’s shingles at a discounted price. Roofing material manufacturers want to get rid of old materials to make room for new, much like car dealerships want to make room for new models.
Ask About Re-Roofing Options
Re-roofing is when the roofers install a new set of shingles over the existing shingles. This type of roof replacement costs less because less labor and materials are involved. Roofers don’t have to rip off the existing shingles and replace the roof’s underlayment.
Although re-roofing can save quite a bit, not every roof replacement job qualifies. If the roof’s already been re-roofed once before, it can’t be re-roofed again. The reason is that adding layers adds weight, and too much weight can cause the roof to cave in.
To learn more about keeping Fairview roof replacement costs as low as possible, contact the experts at Showalter Roofing Services, Inc. today.
