A mobile home is just like any home, and there will come a time to replace the roof. Most shingle roofs are warrantied for 30 years, with a recommendation to replace at that time. If you are not 100 percent sure as to when you will need to make roof repairs or a replacement, here are a few tips to consider. Each of these tips are not a substitution for a set of professionally trained eyes taking a hard look at the roof, but they will help guide you in the right direction.

Silver coating – The silver coating on top of your mobile home’s roof is more than just a sealant. The silver is a UV and sunlight reflecting agent that helps keep your home cooler. When there are signs of cracking, dulling or growing thin in places, it is time to recover the roof.

Metal folding – The metal roof may start to fold in places, particularly at the edges. Walk around the entire home to check for any signs. After a major storm, it’s always a good time to check for this.

Leaking – A leaking roof is not something that needs to continue for too long. It needs to be repaired and repaired quickly. The place you see water coming into the house may not be the same as the location where the water is coming in.

You may fancy yourself a handyperson and have watched a few YouTube videos on home repair and such, but repairing a roof is not for the inexperienced. There are important safety measures that you need to take and certain equipment that you will need. Trying to fix a roof without the proper training, ladder and tools will undoubtedly lead to an increased expense to make the repairs or a trip to the emergency room.

Rather than take a chance of a serious error, contact us. We have the experience, tools and safety precautions to make roof repairs and replacements. Make the call to Drew’s Roofing and Home Repair for all of your mobile home roofing needs and more! (910) 845-2207.