Advice from the First Choice Amongst Roofing Companies in Hastings & East Sussex | Rye Roofing

The lifespan of roofs can vary wildly due to varying factors, some that are well within your control, and others which aren’t. That’s the subject of this latest blog post from Rye Roofing, Hastings and East Sussex’s trusted local roofers, here to help you get maximum value out of your roof, ensuring it lasts for a span well above the average.

What Can Affect a Roof’s Lifespan?

Weather Conditions – There are a number of environmental factors that can affect a roof’s lifespan, including prolonged periods of intense sunlight, which roofing companies find can be especially problematic for roofs around Hastings and East Sussex built from materials with poor UV-resistance. High speed winds during storms can also get under roof tiles and shingles, loosening or breaking them entirely. Poorly installed and old roofs can also suffer during heavy downpours, leading to damp or leaks.

Nature – One of the most common reasons that roofing companies are called out to emergency situations around Hastings and wider East Sussex, is due to branches falling from trees above or to the side of a property. This can cause structural stress if you fail to act, significantly reducing a roof’s lifespan due to the extra weight it’s having to hold; damage from the contact itself should also quickly be rectified before the problem worsens.

Material – At Rye Roofing, we work with a range of materials including GRP fibreglass. Which you should opt for depends on your budget, aesthetic taste, the architectural period of your home and most importantly: your functional requirements. The best roofing companies – and ours, which covers Hastings and East Sussex, is no exception – will talk you through the benefits and drawbacks of each respective material, as well as their expected lifespan.

Lack of Maintenance – It’s important to see to any maintenance or repair work as and when it arises, to ensure a roof stays water-tight and isn’t compromised by small emerging issues which get out of control due to neglect. Roofing companies’ bread and butter is maintenance, tasks like repairing failed flashing, replacing tiles, patching damaged membranes and fixing any issues that arise with roof lining e.g fascias and soffits. We urge residents of Hastings and East Sussex to give us a call should they spot anything out of the ordinary occurring with their roof, as well as for a check-up if it’s been some time.

Poor Installation – It’s important that you don’t simply opt for the first of the roofing companies you find online; sound them out, find out if their past customers are happy with the quality of work they’ve been providing, etc. Some companies active in Hastings and elsewhere in East Sussex often “phone it in”, and the quality of installation they provide proves this, with their lifespans being correspondingly shorter than an installation from a company that really values quality.