A common question asked: Is a roof restoration worth it?
A roof restoration is an investment in your home, which can range from $4000 upwards. It is important to do your research and find out if a roof restoration is the best option for your roof to see if a roof restoration is worth it.
Not all roofs should be restored.
Unfortunately, if a roof tile is left bare for too long, it will start to deteriorate. Becoming incredibly brittle and breaking easily. If a roof tile is in this condition, there may be no alternative other than re-roofing, as the roof tile is too far gone to restore. Painting a roof in this condition will not rectify the Tiles being brittle and breaking.
The benefits of a roof restoration
Roof restoration is definitely worth doing for a multitude of reasons. It is far more cost-effective than re-roofing your roof and, in addition, will extend the life of your Roof by 5 to 15 years. It can also improve energy efficiency when using heat reflective paint and enhance street appeal, adding value to your home.
Key Benefits of a Roof Restoration
Restoration a Cost Effective Option
A roof restoration is significantly less of an investment in comparison to a roof replacement. While a roof replacement can rectify any roofing issues you may have, a roof restoration will generally do the same. If your roof is in sound condition, it makes far more financial sense to choose a roof restoration over a reroof.
Extend the life of your Roof.
A roof restoration extends the life of your roof by 5 to 15 years. During a roof restoration, your roof’s ridge capping is re-pointed and re-bedded where required, preventing water from entering your ceiling cavity. Broken tiles are also removed and replaced.
The tiles are also cleaned, primed and painted with two coats of roof membrane, paint specifically designed for the harsh conditions your roof goes through. This is not only good for your pocket but also better for the environment. Only quality roof tiles can be reused; if they are too brittle to restore your roof, they are too brittle to recycle. This means that they will end up in a landfill.
Protects Your Tile
This roof membrane coats your roof tile, protecting it from Queensland’s harsh weather conditions and preventing it from breaking down and deteriorating. Mentioned earlier, if your tile deteriorates past a certain point, you are left with no option other than an expensive re-roof for your home.
Strengthens your roof in storms
Recently, we have had extreme storms come through Brisbane. These storms dropped tail as we have never seen before, damaging everything and their path, cars, trees and roofs. Consistently, what rang through was that the roofs that had been restored faired much better than those that were not. Due to the coding, strengthening the roof tile and adding a protective layer. This prevented the Tiles from breaking under the pressure of the hail. Subsequently, the roofs that had been left there and not restored broke under the pressure, exposing the roof cavity and resulting in horrific water damage in people’s homes.
Can lower the temperature of your home.
Choosing a heat reflective paint for your roof restoration can lower the temperature in your home. Scientifically proven to reduce the temperature up to 10 °C in your home.
The heat reflective Roof paint is sometimes referred to as a cool roof coating. It works by using a special technology, such as nano ceramics or infrared reflection. Where the paint reflects the sun’s heat and UV rays instead of absorbing them into the roof.
Visual appeal
If you want to add Street appeal and value to your home, a roof restoration is worth it. Many clients find that when they restore their Roof, their home looks new once again. A roof, over time, will be covered with dirt, moss and lichen. Naturally, the paint will fade over the years as well, making the house as a whole look old and worn. A roof restoration can make a drastic difference in the visual value of your home, adding immense value. It is also a great way to update the look of your Home to a new modern aesthetic.
In summary
A roof restoration is worth it if you value:
- Adding value to your home
- Potentially lowers the temperature within your home
- Saving money in comparison to a re-roof
- Protecting your roof
- Adding longevity to your roof’s life
- Addressing any leaks or concerns you may have
- Protecting your roof, making it stronger
- Updating the look of your home
Brisco roofing services Brisbane, Logan and the Redlands. If you would like a free quote to restore your roof, please call the team on one 300 166 209.
