Upper East Side, NY

• Preservation and upkeep – Long Island air quality and weather are not so friendly with the roof. Maintenance is the most important thing to remember in keeping your Long Island home’s roof in good condition for long. Simple maintenance practices such as, regular checking for blocked drainage and gutter do a lot in slowing down the process of the roof’s degeneration. However, while simple maintenance sure helps, it also pays to invest in expert maintenance and inspection from time to time so you can be assured that your roof gets the right fixing and tuning up from experts. While this may cost you quite a bit, it will nonetheless serve you well for the long run.
• Getting a good roofer – Experts themselves note that the durability of a roof greatly depends on the quality of work your contractor provides. Roofing is not a simple process. It involves technical work that only experts can perform. Hence, it pays to be assured that you are working with the right professionals for the job. Do background research about your contractors and their company before signing a contract. Ask friends and family too for some feedback. A GAF Master Elite Roofer requires special certification and warranty requirements from GAF and is a sure bet when choosing a roof repair or installation service.
• Knowing when to let go – It is also crucial for homeowners to know when to stop with all the costly repairs and get a new roof instead. The problem is that most homeowners will try to do repairs as much as they can in the false belief that they are saving a lot of money. The truth is that, if the roof already keeps on falling apart, repairs will not bring it back to its normal functionality. Instead of spending so much on frequent repairs, might as well invest on a new roof that will serve you for a long time.

We want to thank the 92nd Street Y (1395 Lexington Ave, New York, NY 10128) for all their generous efforts in helping local homeowners link up with contractors.