let’s check “replace roof” off the never-ending homeowner’s list!

While roof renovations and upgrades can be an investment, for Vancouver homeowners who are proud of keeping their home in excellent condition, it’s a priority project.

Signs your home needs a new/replacement roof:

Roof age is older than 15 years
Curling and buckling shingles
Shingles falling apart or missing, especially around the valleys of your roof
Broken or damaged flashing (seals that protect joining areas, such as around your chimney)
Ability to see daylight through the roof boards in the attic
Roof feels spongy or bouncy when you walk on it
Ridges of ice forming at your roof’s edge (sign of ventilation issue)
Leaking water or water damage on ceiling or walls
Pests (raccoons, birds, rodents) in the attic

Why consider a replacement roof?

If you’re thinking about selling your home, a new, modern-looking roof in good condition can increase property value and curb appeal
Neglecting existing problems allows damage to worsen, which will lead to the need for more expensive roofing work down the road
Acting quickly to roof problems, and taking the necessary steps to prevent damage, can help with insurance coverage
In humid areas, upgrades to roof and attic ventilation can reduce the risk of mould and improve air quality in the home