5 Reasons You Shouldn’t Complete Your Own Roofing Project

Summer in Portland is one of the most beautiful times of the year. The rain has stopped (finally! ), the sun is shining, and the days are growing longer. Summer is an excellent season to begin (or complete) a home roofing renovation.

Planting a garden, improving your outside furniture, constructing a play area for your children, or tuning up your bicycle are all possibilities. These are just a handful of the exciting improvements that many homeowners are anticipating.


What about your roof, though? If you're contemplating cleaning your roof, mending a few shingles, or even replacing your entire roof yourself, there are a few things to consider before you get started.

Today, we'll discuss the risks of DIY roof repairs as well as a few reasons why roof repairs should be left to the pros.

Other dangers include falls, insects, the weather, and other hazards.

Every year, about 2,000 individuals die as a result of falling off a roof. This statistic includes both those who are performing their own roofing and qualified pros. That's right, even the most well-equipped workers can get injuries on the job. Do you have the helmets, boots, pads, and other protective gear you'll need to stay safe?

Experience is required for a roofing project.

Roofing isn't as simple as it appears. It takes time to gain the skills required to replace roofs and repair leaks. Working on rooftops is the only way to learn those talents. There are a lot of roofs!

We have over 30 years of expertise working on thousands of roofs in the Portland region at Fox Roofing and Construction. You should also be aware that utilizing the wrong tools and techniques to install shingles can lead to major roof problems down the line. When we work on do-it-yourself repairs, we see this a lot.

Do you have any idea what to look for?

If not identified and addressed in a timely manner, some can cause damage throughout your home. These issues can influence the value of your house and make it more difficult to sell for the price you want, in addition to the cost and stress they cause.

You might not like the outcome.

Roofs serve more than one purpose. They should also be attractive! It's not easy to align shingles correctly and ensure that everything is straight and appealing to the eye. Even if you complete your DIY roof repair, the end product may not be to your liking.

How will you feel if you have to look at a slanted roof or a shingling project that is uneven every day? Wouldn't it be nice to have a lovely roof that you can be proud of?

You Mightn't Have a Good Time

Are you looking forward to spending your summer weekends on your rooftop? Wouldn't it be more soothing to spend time with your family at the beach or by the river? Perhaps you could go camping or fishing?

Remember that DIY projects always take longer than you expect, so an afternoon roof project may easily turn into a few days, if not weeks! Isn't it true that you'd rather be doing something else?

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