Buying an older home can be a fantastic way to own a piece of history but one of the drawbacks of buying an older home is that you could be purchasing a structure that has an older roof. Old roofs can be a deal breaker for many people purchasing a home. As a newer and well-maintained roof can last for more than 30 years, it can be tough to consider the idea of buying a home that has a poorly maintained roofing system. Before you put in an offer on the home and get ready to receive quotes for roofing, you might want to ask about the condition of the roof first.
Purchasing a brand-new roof can be a considerable investment and there are some materials such as architectural shingles that can last up to 30 years, but these may not be possible to install if the structure of the …