• Do you see dips in your roof?
• Are there damaged shingles around your gutters?
• Does your roof have stains?
• Is there lichen or moss growing on your roof?
• Are the shingles on your roof curled, buckled or cracked?
• Is your roof missing shingles?
• Is your roof older than fifteen years?
• Have you found shingle granules in your gutter?
• In your attic, do you see any daylight streaming in through the roofing boards?
• Do you have any water damage in the interior of your house on walls or ceilings?
• Is there mold or mildew growth on rafter beams or plywood?

If you answered yes to any of these questions, it’s time to have a roof inspection performed by a qualified roofing professional.

Most homeowners can spot the obvious signs of roof deterioration, but to the untrained eye, there may be damage that only a qualified roofing professional would catch. During your roof inspection, you can expect qualified roofing professionals to look for unusual wear and tear water damage, faulty shingle installation, sagging, uneven roofing planes, adequate attic ventilation, gutter wear and tear, incorrect flashing, and more.

Three-quarters of all homes are roofed with asphalt shingles and there is a good reason for this. Asphalt shingles are a leader in the market because of the affordability, multitude of attractive design options, and quality. Asphalt shingles have stood the test of time against even the worst types of weather conditions.

The lifespan of your roof is only as good as the workmanship and quality of materials utilized. The climate in your particular location will also be a factor. Depending on your roofing system, a roof with Coastal Windows & Exteriors can last a lifetime. But if you have inferior shingles, poor or non-existing underlayment, your roof may only last 5 years. Cheap roofing materials or improper installation will shorten the lifespan of any roof.

If your roof is relatively new, and a few shingles have blown off, then replacing those missing shingles could be a good option to extend the life of your roof. Contact your roofer and request that they follow up with their lifetime warranty which is what we offer here at Coastal Windows & Exteriors.  It’s also important to note that if a section of your roof has been damaged for some time, the underlying damage may be more extensive than meets the eye as this can cause mold, moisture, and mildew in your attic as well as rafter damage in your home.

This can also lead to ice dams which can cause costly and unhealthy damage to your home.  It is important to have a roofing professional inspect your entire roof for potential damage. Finally, consider the total cost of the repair vs the entire roof. In the long term, it may be less expensive to replace your entire roof in one shot, instead of replacing one section now and the rest of the roof later. The number one thing you should consider here is your warranty and how that protects your home.  Look for a transferable lifetime warranty with 25 years labor workmanship warranty.  This way, you are guaranteed for any minor repairs for a lifetime and can be worry-free. Learn about the roofing system your home should have and the warranty to back up the work we do.

Finding the right roofing contractor to install a roof on your home is a big deal. Here are our tips for hiring the best roofing company:

1. Get references – ask friends, neighbors, and peers for their trusted recommendations as a great start.

2. Do your research – Look at online reviews, make sure your roofing contractor is fully licensed and insured, and look for a GAF Master Elite contractor that can offer peace of mind when choosing a roofing system and installation that is guaranteed for a lifetime.

3. Meet with prospective contractors – any reliable roofing contractor should be able to answer your questions without hesitation.

4. Make sure to have a signed contract – Get everything in writing.

5. Good roofing isn’t cheap, cheap roofers aren’t good – the industry has changed significantly in the past twenty years with materials becoming more advanced, but also more expensive. A new roofing system with advanced technology will result in a higher-quality and longer-lasting roof.

The cost of a new roofing system will depend upon a multitude of factors.

• What is the size of the project?
• What type of materials are being used?
• What is the architectural style of your house?
• What are the market costs?
• Is your roofing contractor licensed, insured, and known for high-quality roof installation?
• What type of warranty will you be receiving?

Some roofing contractors will try to tell you that a roof is simply about nailing shingles to plywood. This is simply not true. Shingles are a part of roofing systems. Many people equate a new roof with new shingles, but there is much more to it if you want to have the right protection for your home. We install roofing systems, with all the parts designed and installed to work together.

We believe a great roof starts with using the best quality roofing materials. That’s why we use GAF, they simply manufacture the highest-quality roofing materials and are the most top-rated roofing manufacturer in the USA.  GAF has a well-earned reputation for being consistently more innovative than other roof manufacturers.

Roofing needs to be a complete system that incorporates 6 major parts that are vital to the longevity and the functionality of the roof.

• Ridge and Soffit vents that allow your home to breath. It has to protect your home from the elements while letting air flow through to properly ventilate the space.
• Leak Barrier Protection creates a seal that helps keep water out at the most vulnerable areas of your roof. Coastal does 6’ of protection compared to others at 3’.
• Synthetic Roof Deck Protection is a permeable synthetic second layer of protection for your home that prevents roof rot and 600 times stronger than felt.
• Starter Strip Shingles is important as they increase the longevity of the roofing system with prevention of shingle blow off up to 130 mph.
• Lifetime Shingles is made to protect your home with the best combination of weight and performance that modern technology can deliver. No wonder why its America’s #1 shingle!
• Lifetime Ridge Cap Shingles is last and must be done correctly to prevent leaking.

At the end of your roofing job, GAF (the manufacturer) sends a factory representative to do a 40-point inspection to ensure that we have installed the entire roofing system properly. To best understand full roofing systems as well as their individual components, please visit this page.

There is no way to answer this without looking at it. But here is the great thing about working with Coastal Windows & Exteriors: you won’t have to worry about that. We are not going to pressure you into something you don’t want or need. We take a look at your roof and then we make a recommendation. We then take it a step further and educate you on why we think it is the best choice. You will be given a firm, fair quote and then we step back and let you decide.

You will typically need to replace your roof if it is 10 years or older and show warning signs such as curling shingles, leaks, ice dams, algae/mold growth and/or high energy bills. Learn more about the warning signs your roof needs to be replaced.

The quality of your shingles is very important and that is why we insist on using GAF manufactured shingles. But don’t forget, the quality of your roof is not just about the materials – who installs your roof is just as important. Even if you have the very best quality materials, poor installation can lead to a roof that fails quickly with improper techniques such as not enough ice & water shield to protect your home or not using proper adhesive for shingle blow-off. With Coastal Windows & Exteriors, you do not have to guess about our quality.

We are certified GAF Master Elite contractor.

This is the highest level of certification offered by GAF (the biggest shingle manufacturer in the United States) and a designation that only 2% of roofing contractors have earned. Not only do you get a peace of mind, but you get a transferable 25 year labor workmanship warranty and lifetime on the shingles.  Click here to learn more about this warranty.

Also according to the National Association of Realtors, you can increase the value of your home by 7% with a new GAF roofing system.