Many homeowners are handy with some tools and know their way around simple DIY fixes. That’s a good thing, but it’s not always ideal to think you can handle something as serious as hail damage restoration or roof replacement. Some work is best left to professionals who have the right tools, materials and, most of all, training.

Here are some of the most common mistakes DIY enthusiasts make when trying to repair or replace a roof.

Buying the Wrong Material

One common mistake is going out to buy the prettiest roofing material, only to discover later that it is not a match for your home or that it isn’t the most practical or efficient. A professional roofer or hail damage restoration company would only suggest roofing materials that can solve the issues commonly suffered by a home. It’s best to go with their suggestions or at least ask them which of your choices is a good one.

Walking All Over the Roof

It’s important for a homeowner to learn how to inspect a roof, especially before and after a weather event, and before and after the winter season. However, if your inspection routine involves walking all over your roof, you might be doing more damage. Ask a professional to do the inspection. If you must look at your roof, do so from a position that doesn’t cause it any strain, such as from the ground using binoculars or from a secure ladder.

Replacing Shingles

Of course, shingles can be replaced, but that doesn’t mean you can just grab whatever tools are available and start hammering away. Shingles take a specific number of nails in specific places. If you don’t know about this or don’t know what nails to use, call a pro to do it for you to avoid puncturing your roof.

Not Understanding Vents

Some DIYers may cover attic and roof vents, thinking that the openings are allowing insects and animals into the roof. Vents are important in keeping your roof healthy and preventing ice dams. They shouldn’t be covered or blocked. To find out if your vents are working properly, ask a professional roofer.

Overspending

It’s normal for homeowners to try to save money on home improvement projects and repairs. If you DIY everything, however, you run the risk of causing more damage and then spending more just to correct that mistake. Hiring a professional to do the job, from roof repairs to water damage restoration, can actually save you money in the long term.

Dynasty Restoration Inc. can help you solve roof issues and water damage problems. Call us today at (402) 932-6419.