Saw this local news segment yesterday about a family whose roof collapsed after they opted for a quick reroof job instead of a full replacement. Kinda scary, you know? Got me thinking about my own roof—it's not exactly new, but I figured patching it up would be fine for now. Now I'm second-guessing myself, lol. Curious if anyone else saw that story or has thoughts on patching vs replacing roofs.
Yeah, I caught that segment too—pretty alarming stuff. In my experience, patching can work fine if the damage is isolated and your roof structure is still solid. But if you're dealing with widespread wear or multiple leaks, patching ends up being a temporary fix at best. I've seen plenty of cases where homeowners tried to save money short-term and ended up paying double later on because underlying issues weren't addressed. Might be worth getting a thorough inspection before deciding either way...
Good points there, especially about patching being a temporary fix if the damage is widespread. I've been working on roofs for a few years now, and honestly, I've seen both sides of this. Sometimes patching can buy you a good chunk of time—especially if it's just one or two problem spots and the rest of the roof is holding up well. But yeah, once you're dealing with multiple leaks or noticing shingles curling up everywhere, patching usually just delays the inevitable.
I remember this one homeowner we worked with last summer who insisted on patching up a roof that clearly needed replacing. We did our best, patched up the obvious leaks, but warned him it wouldn't last long. Sure enough, after a couple heavy storms, he was calling us back out again. Ended up costing him way more in the long run than if he'd just replaced it from the start.
But I get it—roof replacements aren't cheap, and sometimes people just don't have the budget to do it right away. If that's your situation, patching can at least help you get through another season or two while you save up. Just make sure you're realistic about what you're getting into and keep an eye on things. And definitely agree with your point about inspections—having someone experienced take a good look at what's underneath can save you headaches down the road.
Either way, sounds like you're thinking things through carefully, which is always smart when it comes to roofing decisions. Good luck with whatever you decide to do!
