Brookhaven Roofers for New Roofs Installed to the Maker's Specifications

Missing shingles are the obvious one. Less obvious are tabs that have lifted and broken their seal, shingles creased across the top, and loose ridge cap or bent metal edging. Wind tends to hit edges and ridges first. Since lifted shingles can settle back down and look normal, a close inspection is the reliable way to know.

For homeowners planning to stay many years, often yes. Metal costs more to install than architectural shingles, but it handles wind well, sheds water quickly and asks for very little maintenance. If you expect to move in a few years, shingles usually give better value. We are happy to quote both so you can compare calmly.

Sometimes it is allowed, but we rarely recommend it. Laying shingles over an old layer hides the decking, so soft or rotted boards go unnoticed, and it adds weight. Many manufacturers also expect a clean deck for their installation standards. A full tear-off lets us check the wood and install every component correctly.

Many replacement cost policies pay in two parts. The first check reflects the roof's value after depreciation, and the rest is held back. Once your new roof is finished and the insurer has the closing invoice and completion paperwork, that held-back sum is paid out under your policy's terms.

Once a year is a sensible rhythm for most homes, plus a look after any significant hail or wind. Older roofs and homes under heavy tree cover benefit from that yearly check the most. Catching a lifted shingle or cracked pipe collar early keeps a small fix from becoming a larger one.