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Things to look at from the inside:

1. Dark spots and trails
2. Signs of water damage or leaking
3. Places where roof deck is sagging

Things to look at from the outside;

In summer months the vents will pull new air into the attic and push out the hot air lowering the temperature in the attic significantly; thus reducing your cooling bill and maintaining the manufacturer’s warranty on the shingles.

In winter months the heat rising out of the home will usually cause the attic to become moist and without proper ventilation the moisture can deteriorate the decking and reduce the effectiveness of the decking and cause greater damage.  

Beginning January 1, 2011, most of the major shingle manufacturers upgraded their warranties from 30, 40, or 50 years to a Limited Lifetime warranty. The reasons for the upgrade are: the improved shingle quality, improved wind performance (some shingles can withstand high wind speeds up to 150ph), and improved environmental impact. For more information on how you can get a new roof with a limited lifetime warranty and what the word “lifetime” means, contact ken [at] kencooperroofing [dot] com.

It may be a cliche, but one of the biggest mistakes when re-roofing is being "penny-wise" and "pound-foolish". "Saving" a few hundred dollars up front often cost homeowners thousands down the road. This doesn’t include the hassles and potential damage that come from leaking or improperly designed roofing systems. 

If you have decided to re-roof your home you will need to determine if the existing roof should be torn off or if you should overlay the shingles. I prefer to tear off the old shingles for a few important reasons: