If your roof is getting a little old, you’ve got a dilemma. Should you do targeted spot repair, do a comprehensive roof sealing, or just leave it all alone until the whole thing needs to be replaced? If you have the money for it and your roof is already at the end of its lifespan, then getting a new roof is usually your best bet. But if there’s still a few years on that roof, repair or sealing makes sense. Here’s when to choose which for your Dallas, TX roof.
When Does Roof Sealing Make More Sense Than Spot Repairs?
A spot repair means we are fixing specific damage in a specific area, and this usually the method you want to use when you have a minor, very localized issue. What a spot repair cannot do, however, is deal with larger symptoms of aging. In that situation, a spot repair is like playing whack-a-mole: you fix one bit, but you’re going to have another leak next month and another spot to repair the month after that. That’s when a sealing treatment makes a lot of sense.
Roof Maxx Rejuvenation
Sealing treatments like Roof Maxx work by replenishing lost oils in your asphalt shingles using a bio-based formula that’s derived from soybeans. This restores their pliability and water-repelling quality. The formula is applied with spray after the roof has been thoroughly cleaned, and it covers the entire roof uniformly and prevents you from developing future issues.
Making Your Decision
Making Your Decision
Again, if the roof is experiencing uniform aging across the surface, getting it sealed is a smarter move than trying to fix every little area of damage. But if you’ve experienced localized damage because of a specific event, spot fixes are cheaper.
How Much Damage Does the Weather Usually Do?
Although everyone in Dallas tends to experience the same weather events, not every roof is exposed to the same stresses. How much sun exposure does it get? If it’s shaded, how often do limbs fall on it? Do you faithfully get it cleaned so that sticks, debris, and leaves don’t erode the shingles? Sealing gives you enhanced overall weather resistance and will often be a good option, but if your roof is typically well protected except for one corner, a spot repair of that section might be in order.
What’s the Cost Overall?
A single, simple spot repair could cost from $200-$500, depending on what exactly needs to be repaired, and more extensive repairs easily run close to $2,000. Roof Maxx runs something like $3000-$6000, depending on the size of your roof and other factors. Getting a completely new roof is going to cost anywhere from $20,000 up.
So as you are figuring costs, calculate how quickly spot repair is going to add up to more than the cost of getting the roof sealed. It likely won’t take long, and getting sealant can extend the life of your roof by up to 15 more years.
To find out what’s best for your roof, contact us today at Revive My Roof here in Dallas, TX. We also serve customers in Detroit, Tampa, Orlando, Jacksonville, Richmond, and Nashville.
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