We all need to replace our roofs eventually. No roof is meant to last forever, and quite often homeowners find that an old roof is what's holding them back from selling their houses. Buyers are less willing to pay a premium for a house if they know that the roof is older and will need to be replaced sooner than later. According to Home 365, a roof replacement will typically yield a return on investment of 85%, though that return could potentially exceed 100%. Nonetheless, there are mistakes that can be made when you have a roof replacement installed. Let's look into them, and what exactly you should avoid.

1. Poor Ventilation

Perhaps one of the most common mistakes that can occur when you have a roof replacement installed (and why it's so important to work with a quality roofing service) is poor ventilation. If a new roof replacement is poorly ventilated, it will often experience heat buildup, which will harm the roof's overall efficiency. After a while, a poorly ventilated roof can be extremely difficult to live with due to heat issues.

2. Keeping Worn Shingles

A good roofing services will replace worn roof shingles rather than covering them. It's not uncommon for inexperienced or low-quality roofers to keep the original shingles in order to save on costs. Worn shingles must be replaced, as moisture and dirt can accumulate if new shingles are placed over old ones. Your roof will gradually begin to deteriorate under this pressure. If a roofing service offers pricing that is suspiciously low, ask if this is a tactic that they use.

3. Poor Moisture Protection

A roof needs to be properly protected against moisture. Your shingles will not be able to protect against moisture on their own. Make sure that there are real barriers between your roof and moisture. As long as moisture can be collected safely and disposed of, your roof will be off to a good start.

4. Handling The Replacement Yourself

You could try to replace your roof on your own, but if you aren't a professional roofer, this may end in disaster. Only a professional roofer knows how to install and replace roofs properly. You may save money in the short term by replacing a roof on your own, but in the long term you will probably pay more for repairs.