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Roof System vs Piecemeal Roof
Complete Roofing System
For most homeowners, replacing a roof is a big deal. Roof replacement
is the biggest home repair expense many homeowners will face, so it is
important to purchase a roofing system that is durable, reliable and consistent
in construction. After choosing a capable and licensed roofing company to do
the work, choosing a complete roofing system is the most important decision
the purchaser can make to ensure a well-functioning, long-lasting roof. Using
a complete roofing system designed by one manufacturer ensures all the
elements of the roof (underlayments, starter shingles, hip and ridge caps, roof
shingles and ridge vents) work together like a finely tailored suit.

Piecemeal Roofing System
Having a piecemeal roofing system may be more costly compared to a
complete roofing system because the parts of the roof will be purchased separately
and may also be time consuming. Contractors usually do not recommend a
piecemeal roofing system since it has shorter and weaker manufacturer warranties.
However, if you really feel like this would work for you then you can recommend it
with your contractor and make sure that what you want is what is being followed.

Here are the top five reasons you should go with a complete roofing system.
1. Strength in Unity – From the underlayments to the shingles, roof
manufacturers design their system components to work together as a
unit. Having a complete roofing system ensures the most-critical areas
of the roof are protected from leaks and that attic ventilation is
properly configured, improving roof longevity.
2. Warranty Considerations – In the rare case an individual roofing
system component fails, it is easier to be made whole if the
components are made by the same manufacturer. Roof components
are meant to work in concert and it is sometimes difficult for an
adjuster to pinpoint which manufactured component caused roof
failure. A unified system avoids this headache.
3. Upgrades and Incentives – Complete roofing systems often offer
stronger manufacturer warranties to the homeowner, sometimes
adding another five or 10 years of warranty coverage when compared
to piecemeal roofing systems.
4. Peace of Mind – When you have a complete roofing system in place,
you can rest assured that every component will work as intended,
particularly the parts of the roof you can’t see.
5. Save Time and Money – A unified roofing system that includes starter
shingles, underlayments, roof shingles, hip and ridge accessory
shingles, and balanced ventilation will ultimately save the homeowner
money and time by reducing the likelihood of repair calls after
installation. A patchwork of roof parts may save money upfront, but

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