Owning a home requires you to stay on top of maintenance and repair needs. Your roof comprises a large part of your home and thus requires a fair bit of attention. According to Roof Calc, in the United States, the average residential roof equals 1,600 square feet. Since it's such a large part of your house, it's important to know a few things about your roof.

1. The Year of Installation

If you buy a home that has a relatively new roof, then you'll want to acquaint yourself with it right away. A residential roofer can come out and assess the age and condition of your roof and let you know its estimated remaining usable life. Today's residential roofs can last for decades, but that's not the case for older roofs. From our experience, if your roof is 10 years or older, then you'll want to start considering a new roof installation.

2. Guarantees and Warranties Associated With the Roof and Labor

Both your roof and the labor used to install it should come with warranties and guarantees. Be sure to review this information on a regular basis. If anything were to go wrong with your roof, then you don't want to pay for services that are covered by warranty. The residential roofer who installed your roof should be able to provide you with all of the relevant information at the time of installation.

3. Any Recalls Associated With the Roofing Materials

Like many other household items, roofing manufacturers can sometimes issue recalls of their products. Be sure to pay close attention to these communications, as they typically require action on the part of the homeowner. If you purchase a home with a roof that's in good condition, then be sure to get the necessary paperwork that covers the installation and materials. If the seller doesn't have the information you need, then find out who completed their installation. You should be able to get the documentation from the roofing company of the manufacturers themselves. This will be important information to have as the roof ages.

We're the residential team to call for all of your roofing needs. Our team is here to help you with the professional and reliable service you need. Give our office a call today at Northeast Builders Roofing Co to schedule an estimate for your job. We look forward to hearing from you soon!