Pitched Roofs – repair or replace?
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Pitched Roofs – should you repair or replace them?
Homeowners seeking an aesthetically traditional roof will often opt for pitched tile roofing.
Professionally installed pitched roofing can stay intact for over a century and help protect the property and its occupants from adverse weather, but damage can still occur.
If there are signs that your roof is damaged, such as ceiling leaks following a spell of rain, you can arrange a roof inspection from Vantage Roofing free of charge. If we do pick up on issues, we can offer trustworthy expert advice, carry out cost-effective repairs or fit a replacement roof if necessary.
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Should you repair or replace your pitched roof?
The choice to repair or replace a pitched roof can only be made after a full roof MOT inspection. Your estimator will be able to advise on the cost of carrying out pitched roof repair or pitched roof replacement.
Things to consider for repairs:
- Have the pitched roof inspected twice a year, ideally before and after winter. Doing so will ensure your roof can withstand the storm periods which are prevalent in the North East between November and March.
- Conducting tiling repairs, cleaning out gutters, repointing ridge tiles and fixing rainwater goods are all standard maintenance regarding older roofs. Roofs predating 1940 often suffer from nail sickness and general wear and tear.
Nail Sickness
Nail sickness occurs when copper and steel nail heads rot due to a lifetime of exposure to acid rain. This issue is often the leading cause of tile and slate slippages and subsequent leaks.
You must decide on roof replacement where nail sickness is concerned. A Vantage Roofing estimator can advise on the best course of action, localised repairs can be carried out, and slates can be refastened with new copper tiles or lead straps.
Rotten Timber
In homes that predate 1940, most of the timber battens or laths were not pressure treated or impregnated with protection. Nowadays, standards are much higher, and all timberwork must be pressure-treated.
We often see homes exceeding 70+ years of age suffering badly from rotting laths around the eaves and verges, again causing tiling problems and roof failures. Leaks will persist, and tiling repairs will be ongoing if the laths continue to fail. Given that this is difficult to spot, we recommend a full professional loft inspection to determine areas of roof damage.
Porous Tiling & Frost Damage
Most roof coverings have a determined life expectancy set by the manufacturer. These should be adhered to, and a common sense approach should be applied when repairing old roofs beyond their life expectancy.
Early indications of issues include porous concrete tiling problems when tiles are turned over and extensive frost damage and delamination to clay and slate tiles. A Vantage estimator can inspect for any evidence of these issues.
Cost Considerations
Repairing a roof can be a perennial thing. If you are happy to repair and maintain a roof yearly, then be prepared for some regular expenditure. The financial weigh-ups often include: how many times do you repair an old roof before you save up and have it replaced?
A professional Vantage estimator is best placed to advise on cost considerations going forward and whether it’s financially beneficial to repair or replace your roof.
KnowledgeBase
Far from simply the leading installers and repairers of roofing across Newcastle upon Tyne and the wider region, we are also one of the UK’s most trusted authorities in roofing.
Turn to us for guidance in relation to such specialised aspects of roofing as:
- The type of roofing that best suits your needs
- The merits of various roofing materials
- How you can afford your new roof
- Why you should choose Vantage Roofing & Building
Don’t try to tackle your domestic or commercial roofing needs alone! Get in touch with our experienced professionals who can give you the benefit of their hard-won industry knowledge.