Why You Should Forget About DIY Roof Projects

During these difficult times when a lot of people have lost their jobs and businesses, saving money has never become as important as it is now in a long time for many.  Some homeowners may have decided to put a hold on home maintenance and home improvement projects.  Perhaps even when some realize that home repairs are not those to be delayed, they would  still try to save money by resorting to DIY projects.

Homeowners may think that hiring professionals would mean spending a lot of money when they can just have DIY projects.  Videos available on the internet can make doing something look a lot easier than it actually is, but let’s not forget that people on these videos are mostly experts. 

When it comes to your roof, roof replacement and doing repairs may sound like easy work and you may be tempted to Do It Yourself just because you think you can save money.  You may think that it should be harmless to do a minor roof repair yourself.  But no matter how much you try to make it sound so convincing that doing roof projects yourself is a good idea, let us enumerate the important points why it’s not:

YOU WILL END UP SPENDING MORE

You may think you are saving money, but you are not.  You pay for a professional’s fee for a reason – they know exactly what they are doing.  They are trained on the job and they know how to work on your roof, at the same time care for it while the work is ongoing.

If you do repairs yourself, stepping at the wrong parts of your roof will cause more damage and will cost you more money.  

YOU WILL NOT GET WARRANTY

Most roofing material manufacturers provide a warranty but only if installation is done by certified installation companies.  If you decide to DIY, you will have automatically voided the warranty.

Roofing contractors also provide warranty on their work which makes you worry-free about future repairs.  If you DIY your roof project, that is another unnecessary problem you give yourself.

YOU’RE PUTTING YOURSELF IN DANGER

Roof installation may look easy but it is very dangerous work.  You may think you should be fine as long as you are comfortable with heights but there is more to it than just being able to climb up your roof.  You do not want to risk having an accident and getting injured at the very least.

Safety is a very important aspect in any roofing project.  Professional roofing contractors are well-trained when it comes to safety and they are experts in the field with many years of experience.

YOU LACK KNOWLEDGE AND TRAINING

Nobody knows roofs better than roofing contractors.  They know what to look for when working on a repair.  You tell them you are having a roof leak and they would know exactly which parts of your house they need to look at.

If you DIY roof repairs, you may be able to apply patches but you will miss problems on your roof that could cause greater damage not only to your roof but other parts of your home.

YOU MAY NOT BE HAPPY WITH THE OUTCOME

Your home’s appearance is one of the reasons you have these home repair projects.  You want to keep your home looking nice and like new.

If you DIY roof projects, the result will not look as good as it would if roofing professionals worked on it.

IT WILL TAKE YOU LONGER TO FINISH THE JOB

Because professional roofers have the expertise, it would take them faster to finish the job.  They will be able to provide you with a timeline as to when they should be done working on your roof so you can go back to your regular daily routine.

Working on your roof yourself would make the job longer than it should be since you are not as comfortable moving around your roof as professionals would be.

Avoiding professional fees may sound like a way to save money.  On the contrary, not hiring professionals would cause you to spend more in the end, not to mention the amount of stress the whole process will cause you.  When it comes to your roof, always make sure to hire roofing contractors.  Having professionals do the job will give you peace of mind that everything is done right.  

If you are in need of roofing and other exteriors services, All Weather Exteriors is a team of roofing experts that know exactly how to take care of your roof problems.  We are a leading Winnipeg roofing company with proper training and years of experience.  

Let us know how we can help you and we’ll be glad to discuss with you your options to help you save money at the same time make sure that your roof is in its best shape.  When it comes to Winnipeg roofing, you are in good hands with All Weather Exteriors!

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