{"id":3735,"date":"2025-11-10T17:57:23","date_gmt":"2025-11-10T17:57:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/buccosroofing.rynosites.com\/bethel-park\/?p=3735"},"modified":"2025-11-20T16:49:17","modified_gmt":"2025-11-20T16:49:17","slug":"5-of-your-biggest-roofing-questions-answered","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/buccosroofing.com\/morgantown\/blog\/2025\/11\/10\/5-of-your-biggest-roofing-questions-answered\/","title":{"rendered":"5 of your biggest roofing questions answered"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Don\u2019t be in the dark any longer! If you\u2019re unsure about any of the following questions, we\u2019re here to give you the answer you\u2019ve been seeking. Whether it be about your contractor, costs, or the expiration date of your roof, we have the answers you\u2019re looking for. How do you know if you have a legitimate contractor working for you?<br \/>\nDon\u2019t be fooled by contractors who will promise you the world in half the time everyone else says they can get your home done. Those cheap tricks will only lead to disappointment. Always use reputable sources to find a contractor, and even after you\u2019ve found the one you think is perfect, make sure to check out their reviews. When you deal with a larger or more experienced company, you\u2019ll usually have a go-to person to reach if anything goes wrong. Communication is incredibly important. If the company you plan to work with has a solid transferable warranty, it\u2019s a good sign you\u2019re with the right people.<\/p>\n<h2>Best <a href=\"\/blog\/http_\/www.buccosroofing.com\/blog\/http_\/www.buccosroofing.com\/blog\/http_\/www.buccosroofing.com\/roof-systems\/\">roofing<\/a> options? <\/h2>\n<p>For residential homes, the best options are asphalt shingles and metal. Obviously, there is a huge difference between these two types of roofing. Asphalt shingles are going to be the cheaper option. However, for those looking for something in the now and less common, we suggest a metal roof. How long can I expect my roof to last? Between your roof\u2019s 20th and 30th birthdays, you\u2019ll start to experience issues. After 20 years with the same roof, it doesn\u2019t hurt to at least test the market and ask for a free estimate. If you\u2019ve been on top of this matter by having your roof inspected annually, you\u2019ll have a better idea of when you need a new roof. It\u2019s quite different if we\u2019re talking about metal roofing. Metal roofs typically last between 30 and 70 years (hence the reason why it is more costly, as we mentioned earlier). Despite costing more, they will ultimately become worth the investment. How long is the process of getting a new roof entirely? Depending on the size of the building, which type of roofing you\u2019ve chosen, and who you\u2019ve hired. Asphalt roofing can be done within a couple of days for residential homes, while larger homes and commercial buildings can take a bit longer (about a week). Do I need a completely new roof if my current one leaks? This can be seen as a case-by-case type of situation. If we\u2019re only talking about a shingle here and there or a chimney problem, then it\u2019s perfectly fine to just get it <a href=\"\/blog\/http_\/www.buccosroofing.com\/blog\/http_\/www.buccosroofing.com\/blog\/http_\/www.buccosroofing.com\/roof-repairs\/\">repaired<\/a>. However, if your roof looks to have multiple spots that appear to be worn out, it may be time to invest in a new roof entirely.<br \/>\nFor more answers to questions just like these, don\u2019t hop back on the web looking for a similar article. Get the answers straight from a trusted professional, like the experts at <a href=\"\/blog\/http_\/www.buccosroofing.com\/\">Buccos Roofing in Morgantown<\/a>! Give them a call today at (304) 486-3632\t\t!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Don\u2019t be in the dark any longer! 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