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Roof Replacement Cost Calculator

Replacing your roof is costly. Don’t believe us? See for yourself with this cost calculator, which also shows you how much money you could potentially save by extending the lifespan of your asphalt shingles with Roof Maxx instead of paying for a full replacement.

Roof Lifespan Estimator (With & Without Roof Maxx)

The average asphalt shingle roof lasts around 30 years with regular inspections, timely repairs, and roof restoration solutions like Roof Maxx. If you’re already seeing symptoms like cracked, cupped, or missing shingles and granule loss, it’s time to consider replacement, repairs, or restoration.

Roof Maxx 5-Year Guarantee: Coverage and Eligibility

Asphalt roads and asphalt shingles both fail the same way: the petrochemical oils in the material dry out, leaving it brittle and prone to cracking or breaking. Roof Maxx is backed by decades of research and independent testing proves the treatment can effectively replace them with safe, all-natural oils that restore flexibility and extend the life of your roof. Our 5-Year Warranty is our promise to you that if they don’t stay flexible for at least 60 months, we’ll retreat them at a prorated cost.

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How to Protect Homes in Cold Climates: A Homeowner Guide

Cold-climate weather is hard on the exterior of your home, and the damage starts to stack up as soon as temperatures drop. The best way to prepare is to take care of maintenance needs in the fall. From simple inspections to repairs and shingle rejuvenation treatments, scheduling the right projects at the right time can help you save money on everything from service calls to long-term roof care.

The Best Exterior Projects for Homes in High-Wind Zones

Chances are you know someone who lives in a high-wind zone. It might even be you! Data from NOAA shows that 37 states across five regions experience gusts of at least 58 mph on a regular basis, and an old, brittle shingle is much more likely to come off the roof in a storm. Roof restoration can effectively restore shingle flexibility so you can put off more expensive upgrades, like enhanced underlayment or impact-resistant shingles, until you’re truly ready for them.

How to Get Rid of Mold on a Window

Black or green spots around your windows often signal excess moisture from condensation, poor ventilation, or leaks. You can remove small patches of mold with detergent and water, but you’ll also need to control humidity and repair damaged seals to prevent it from returning. If a roof leak is contributing to the problem, a Roof Maxx Roof Health Check can help you identify areas that need attention.

How to Prepare your Home for Hurricane Season

Hurricane-force winds can turn loose patio furniture into dangerous projectiles or rip asphalt shingles right off of the roof. Reinforcing your windows and doors will reduce the risk of these expensive features shattering and keep water out. Roof Maxx restores shingle flexibility to aging asphalt so your shingles are less likely to crack, break, or go missing during the next storm.

9 Tips to Extend Your Asphalt Shingle Roof’s Lifespan

Those clogged gutters, overhanging branches, and missing shingles you’ve been ignoring might seem small, but they can increase your risk for leaks that cost thousands of dollars in damage. Once water gets in and starts to affect your decking and home, the price of remediation increases significantly. Taking simple steps like scheduling yearly inspections can help you extend the life of your roof by decades.

Common Gas Leak Symptoms and How to Find Them Early

There’s a common hidden danger lurking in some residential homes across America, and for once, we aren’t talking about the condition of the roof. Gas leaks can deliver a slow but steady stream of toxic gas into the home that causes headaches, dizziness, nausea, unusual odors, hissing sounds, or even kills your favorite plants. Regular inspections, working detectors, and knowing what to do if you suspect one is the best way to stay safe!

Maximum Snow Load for Your Roof Guide

While most roofs can reliably hold about 20 pounds of snow per square foot, numerous factors can throw off this number for individual homes. Winter weather and snow also take a heavy toll on your asphalt shingles. Finding out how to calculate the load yourself, how to restore your asphalt shingles if cold weather dries them out, and how to maintain your roof will help you get more life out of it and lower the risk of roof damage..

What Happens to Your Roof During a Home Renovation?

You’re renovating the house, not the roof. So why should your shingles be part of the plan? The truth is that contractors still sometimes need to get up on the roof anyway, and every time they do, the risk for damage increases. That’s especially true on an older roof with aging, brittle shingles.

Mobile Home Roofing: Key Challenges & Maintenance Tips

You found an online guide with strategies for maintaining the roof on your home. Can you trust it? It turns out the answer might be no if you live in a mobile home. Manufactured homes are built to different standards and often have lower pitches and weight limits that significantly change how you should approach care. The good news? Once you know how to handle it the right way, you can follow a maintenance schedule that actually fits the way your roof was built.

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