Take this quiz to find out if you should repair or replace your shingle roof!
1. How long do you expect to own your home with a shingle roof?
1-2 years: 1 point 3-5 years: 2 points 6-8 years: 3 points 9 years or more: 4 points
2. What is the age of your roof?
1-5 years: 0 points 6-10 years: 8 points 11-15 years: 14 points 16 years or more: 20 points
3. How much would it cost to repair your roof today? (If you’re not sure, call Big Fish Roofs for a free estimate.)
0-$300: 1 point $301 to $600: 2 points More than $600: 3 points
4. Is water leaking inside your home from your roof?
no: 0 points small or slight leak: 1 point moderate: 2 points excessive: 3 points
5. Do you have shingles that are missing, loose or damaged?
no: 0 points one or two: 1 point yes, several: 2 points yes, a lot: 3 points
6. Do you have moss, algae or other vegetation growing on your roof?
no: 0 points maybe a little: 1 point yes, some: 2 points yes, a lot: 3 points
7. Is your roof decking rotting or damaged?
no: 0 points minor damage: 1 point yes, in several places: 2 points yes, a lot: 3 points
8. Are there areas on your roof where the shingles are darker?
no: 0 points yes, one or two small places: 1 point yes, several: 2 points yes, a lot: 3 points
9. Do you have flashing that has degenerated or is damaged?
no: 0 points minor damage: 1 point yes, in several places: 2 points yes, a lot: 3 points
10. Do you have shingles that are buckling, wavy or curling? Do your shingles have granule loss?
no: 0 points one or two: 1 point yes, several: 2 points yes, a lot: 3 points
11. Is there water, moisture or mold in your attic?
no: 0 points yes, one or two small places: 1 point yes, several: 2 points yes, a lot: 3 points
12. Do you have ventilation problems in your attic?
no: 0 points possibly: 1 point yes: 2 points no ventilation at all: 3 points
13. Can you see nails sticking up out of your roof or can you tell nails are missing?
no: 0 points one or two: 1 point yes, several: 2 points yes, a lot: 3 points
14. Are you interested in saving money on your homeowners insurance every year by installing a FORTIFIED Roof?
no: 0 points maybe: 2 points yes, very interested: 3 points
Scoring
1-10 points: It’s probably safe to repair your roof at this time.
11-15 points: You may be able to repair your roof right now, but plan on a full replacement soon.
16 or more points: Your home needs a full roof replacement.
Get more information on Repairing your roof HERE.
Get more information on Replacing your roof HERE.