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Should You DIY Your Roofing Project? ✍️

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Many men love doing work around the house. Doing a home project brings a high level of satisfaction and helps save on costs. There are many projects around the average home that many to most men are very capable of, trying to do it yourself on a roofing project can cost you more in many ways. Peak Perfection Contracting , one of the top roofing companies in the Longview, TX area, shares reasons why it’s more costly to DIY your own roof and downright dangerous. Should You DIY Your Roofing Project: Safety Concerns To replace or even repair your roof requires you to climb a ladder and stay on a hot roof for hours. According to Injury Facts, in 2016 alone there were nearly 20,000 people injured due to falls from a ladder as well as 133 deaths. These statistics alone say be careful or even don’t try it. The next safety concern is the height and heat once you get on your roof. In the heat of summer in the Longview TX area your roof can easily reach 160 degrees and hotter. This is a dan

Signs Your Roof Needs Replaced

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Even high quality roofing systems that are well maintained will not last forever and must be replaced at some point in time. It is necessary as a homeowner to be conscious of the condition of your roof and to be able to detect the signs that indicate your roof is failing. There are a few signs that a homeowner can look for before calling a reliable roofer to inspect their roof. Peak Perfection Roofing would like to talk about the four major signs that you need a roof replacement. Buckling and Curling Shingles This is due to the shingles losing their protective granules which occurs as a roof reach the end of its expectancy. Curling or buckling of the shingles is usually due to the aging of a roof from moisture and heat over an extended period of time. When a shingle is curled or buckled it is more likely to crack or break. If you detect that the majority of your roofing shingles are buckling or curling, then you need to make arrangements for a roof replacement. Missing