TOP 7 DANGERS OF DIY ROOF REPAIR
Your roof is the first line of defense against Minnesota’s harsh climate, so it’s no surprise the cost to repair or replace your roof can be a good chunk of change. You may get the inclination that you’ll save money by conducting any repairs yourself.
While it may seem like you’re saving money by doing the roofing work yourself at first, you will quickly realize that there are several setbacks that DIY roofing presents. Let’s take a look at the top seven dangers of DIY roof repair.
1. DIY ROOF REPAIR PUTS YOUR SAFETY AT RISK
Safety is the number one rule of thumb for any repair or installation work. You risk your safety and those around you by choosing the DIY route over hiring a trusted roofing contractor.
Roofing outfits follow strict safety regulations on the job to minimize the number of workplace accidents. When you conduct roof repairs yourself, these regulations are not mandatory, so the risk of injury is relatively high.
2. DIY ROOF REPAIR TAKES LONGER & COSTS MORE
Roofing outfits employ several laborers and craftspeople to get the job done efficiently and promptly. Conducting roof repair on your own can sometimes cost more than hiring a professional to do the job.
You may have to purchase special tools for roof repair if you haven’t already, while your lack of workforce will significantly increase the cost and timeline for finishing.
3. INCORRECT INSTALLATIONS HAPPEN MORE OFTEN WITH DIY WORK
If you lack roofing experience, chances are you may incorrectly install your shingles during roof repair. Improper installation of the roof's shingles can sustain further damage from rain and other types of severe weather.
4. DIY ROOFING MEANS POSSIBLE INSURANCE CLAIM DENIAL
We have insurance for a reason. Some disasters and other damage are beyond our control. When your roof sustains damage from a storm, you will most likely call your insurance company. If they find out you did roof repair on your own, insurance companies may be more likely to deny your claim. DIY roof repair compromises the integrity, which may be why the roof sustained damage.
5. DIY ROOFING CAN VOID YOUR WARRANTY
DIY roof repair comes with the risk of losing your warranty on the shingles. Installation of shingles not done by a certified contractor voids the warranty since there is a higher chance of improper installment.
6. DIY ROOFING CAN BE DELAYED
The experience that professional roofing contractors have means they can prepare and complete a roofing job in a few days. The same job can take DIY-ers weeks to complete, which just puts your roof at risk of further problems, like if there’s a heavy storm in the middle of those weeks. Plus, delays can end up costing you more money.
7. DIY ROOFING CAN CAUSE MISDIAGNOSIS
To an untrained eye, a problem with your roof might seem like it’s being caused by one thing, but the root cause might be something else entirely. If you incorrectly diagnose a problem with your roof, then you will continue to have that same problem, until the root cause is found.
This can end up taking even more time and money as you try to correctly diagnose the problem, which is something a professional can do much quicker.
CONTACT TRINITY EXTERIORS FOR TRUSTED ROOF REPAIR
When it comes to your roof, skip the DIY and ensure it’s done right with Trinity Exteriors. Receive a free estimate online or give us a call at 952-920-9520 today!