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4 Things You Can Do to Extend the Lifespan of Your Roof

August 14, 2020 by TGAR Admin

If you ask any roofing contractor, they will say that even the toughest roofs reach a point where they deteriorate and they have to be replaced. However, that doesn’t mean that every roof made of the same material will have the same expected lifespan. If you want your roof to last longer than expected, here are the four best things you can do as a homeowner.

1. Have It Built Right

A roof won’t last long if it’s already compromised right from the day it was built. Because of this, experts recommend having your home’s roof installed by certified roofers. This way, the materials will be installed according to manufacturer’s specifications and you can avoid installation mistakes that can make it more prone to existing problems.

2. Prevent Problems Thru Early Inspections

One of the biggest reasons why some roofs give out sooner than later is because roof problems are often left unnoticed until they have done considerable damage. By having the roof regularly checked by a roofer, you can avoid having a leaking roof because weak or damaged components can be replaced early on.

3. Avoid Stepping on the Roof

Sure, having the roof inspected on a regular basis is good, but it shouldn’t be done too often, and inspections should only be performed by a certified expert. Too much foot traffic on a roof just for inspections can be the actual cause of your roof experiencing problems that can shorten its lifespan.

4. Pick Better Materials Next Time

There’s not much you can do for an old, damaged roof, but your new roof can have a longer lifespan if you choose the right materials. A great way to pick an ideal roof replacement material is to consult an expert about which options will suit your area’s local climate the best. You should also consider picking a low-maintenance material next time so you won’t have to worry too much about rot, rust, or granule loss too soon.

Let us help you get a roof that lasts. The Great American Roofing Company is the most trusted roofing company in the area. You can call us at (201) 825-2955 or fill out this contact form to request a quote.

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Kathy Farley 2 months ago

Great roofing company to work with. Not only does the roof look great but they were on time day of scheduled roofing, kept me apprised of milestones, very easy to communicate with (from sales through completion) and top notch site cleanup.

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Alice Bausewein 3 months ago

Very professional company. Great work, clean up after the job. Highly recommend for work done at your home.

tamara hammer 4 months ago

Great experience! Highly recommend!

William Daly 4 months ago

Everything went perfectly from speaking with Ryan the salesman who was very professional to Steven and his crew who got the job done in a timely and professional manner also. I would highly recommend great American roofing

Galina 4 months ago

Thank you GARC for an amazing work!
The great company, indeed!
Would recommend to everyone who are planning to replace the roof.

steve Karow 4 months ago

When having to replace the roof on your home it can be a very upsetting process due to the extensive cost involved. We are 100% sure we made the right choice going with GARC.
We had seen at least 3 other roofing companies and only Ryan was interested in going into my attic to see how the structure of the home was and make sure there were no issues from the inside out.
He then explained the issues we were having and what GARC would do to fix these with their new roof system.

When we met with the other roof companies we felt they would replace the roof but were not comfortable with them.

Pricing was definitely and issue and when we weighed all we did not go with the cheapest nor the most expensive. GARC was very competitive and with their warranty we felt that was most important for the future.

Stephen and his crew finished our job in one day when we were told at least 2. They worked from dawn to dusk to get our job done.

A week later and we had 3” of rain fall. The home was perfectly protected and no issues.

GARC is a family run business and not a large conglomerate. They are extremely accommodating and friendly to work with.

I cannot recommend them more if you are looking to replace your roof.

Thom Herron 5 months ago

I highly recommend Great American Roofing for any of your roofing needs. Very professional and clean. The estimate process went very smoothly and Ryan walked me patiently through all the details. Steven was a great on-site Forman, kept the team on track and did an excellent job at completing the job on time and on budget. Thanks GARC! A job well done.

Stephanie Smith 7 months ago

I can’t say enough good things about The Great American Roofing Company. We now have a beautiful new roof, and we couldn’t be happier.
Larry, the owner, Ryan, the operations manager, Andrea, the office manager, and Stephen, the head foreman were all great to work with. They were knowledgeable, professional, honest, friendly, and helpful. No pressure, and no requests or questions were left unanswered. What could have been a painful and stressful experience, turned out to be a smooth and easy process.Their expertise and friendliness added to the overall positive atmosphere. And to top it off, the roof replacement cleanup was perfect. Larry and his team went above and beyond to ensure a seamless and satisfying experience.
So all in all, excellent customer service and quality craftsmanship. We highly recommend GARC to everyone.

Cailyn Lynn 7 months ago

Summary:
Highly recommend, especially for a newer homeowner who is still learning like us. They are a company you can trust to do a great job for a fair price.

Details:
After meeting with 3 other companies in the area, we ultimately chose GARC based on its Master Elite GAF status. We have a friend in commercial roofing who told us how distinguished and important it is. They unquestionably live up to the hype.

Ryan was our salesperson - he came to the house at our convenience. He thoroughly explained the entire process, let us touch the materials and ask questions. We were given a very reasonable quote (based on calculations our friend did for us ahead of time) to replace our home and carport roof with the highest standard shingle as well as replace all of our gutters and downspouts including leaf guards.

Andrea helped schedule us for installation and was understanding and accommodating when we had to reschedule. There was a 2-week lead time. They took care of all the permits for the dumpster, etc. (which the town made very difficult for them - definitely went above and beyond on this front).

Steven was our project manager and he came with a large team at 7am on our scheduled day. They worked hard all day long, finishing the project about 4:30pm just as daylight began fading. They were respectful of our property and landscaping, cleaned up after themselves thoroughly, and were courteous.

Roof looks great and we are very happy.

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