Expert Roof Repair & Installation Contractors in Escondido, CA

All too often, roof system problems are discovered after leaking or other serious damage occurs. It is recommended to inspect your roof 1-2 times a year. Owners should look at the exterior of a roof for cracked, warped or missing shingles; loose seams and deteriorated flashings; excessive surface granules accumulating in the gutters or downspouts; or other visible changes in your roof system. Interior inspections should check for cracked paint, discolored plasterboard, or peeling wallpaper.

It Depends! If the existing roof or insulation is wet or deteriorated, or if there is any concern about the condition of your underlying structural deck, a tear off will be recommended to ensure safety and integrity of the new roof. Moisture trapped within the old roof will, in most cases, prematurely deteriorate your new roof system, ultimately causing a high probability of re-work and more money to save the new system. It is often the most cost-effective over the life of the roof to tear off and start with a new, cohesive system. If the existing construction is sound and an owner wants to save money, one can often leave the roof in place and install new materials over it. This is subject to city codes and restrictions.

There are two common options for a re-roof: A complete replacement of the roof system, involving a tear-off of the existing roof system -or- Re-cover the existing roof system, involving only the installation of a new roof system If a structure has already had one re-cover installed on the original roof system, check with a professional roofing contractor. In many instances, building code requirements allow no more than one roof system re-cover before a complete replacement is necessary.

There are many types of roof systems and membranes available to address the unique requirements of buildings. Most membranes are specifically suited to a particular structure or situation. This can depend on how much foot traffic there will be, if any mechanical equipment will be on the roof, if the roof be highly visible or if solar reflectivity has to be considered. These are just a few of the many considerations which may need to be considered, and an experienced roofing contractor can assist in making the best material and application decisions to ensure the highest quality roofing system available.

Either type of roof, if designed and installed properly, will perform well. The costs are dependent on the circumstances of the project. The three main considerations are the size, detail work involved, and the accessibility to the site. Often a single-ply membrane will be the roof of choice. There are numerous types of single-ply systems available and different methods of installation for each. Please feel free to discuss your situation with any of our roofing specialists.