Can I repair my Charlotte NC asphalt shingle roof by myself?

Are  you one of those in Charlotte NC who have been thinking of buying shingles locally and repair your shingles all by yourself? You might want to think again due to several reasons!
Reasons to hire professional roofers:

• Doing roof work is a dangerous business. Unless you are an experienced roofer or used t being on a roof, and are intimately familiar with the roof in question, stay on the ground!
• Professional roofers are insured against injury or damage; are you?
• Roofing manufacturers honor warranty claims only if their product was properly applied, and homeowners insurance does not pay for avoidable damages.

Several roofing novices expect to save money by replacing their own asphalt shingles, which involves stripping off damages shingles, putting down a new underlayment or cementing holes in the existing underlayment, laying out the shingles in the proper pattern and securing them in place with a nail gun. Having a poor understanding of how your proof system works could cost you in leaks and damage repairs inside your home.

Flashing

Asphalt shingles have a reputation for causing roof leaks and leaking water despite being water-repellant. The major cause of residential roof leaks, regardless of strong winds and storm damage or not, is a fault related to incorrectly installed roof flashing.

Asphalt shingles lifespan

Most shingles have a lifetime of about 15 years, and easily fall victim to  strong winds and storm damage. Common signs of asphalt shingles are discoloring and curled edges. And when the ceramic granules on your shingles are worn away, they are more susceptible to strong winds.

Leave it to professionals

The major purpose of your residential roof is to be a barrier against the elements, and the most difficult weather element to control is water. When strong winds have caused storm damage to your shingles, call in expert roofers who have the experience, equipment, and expertise to repair and protect your home from the elements. Advanced Roofing and Exteriors in Charlotte, with service extending to Ft Mill and Rock Hill SC, specializes in residential asphalt shingle roof repair.