Do lifted shingles reseal on their own?
Not fully. CertainTeed's resealing bulletin says a broken seal won't stick down with its original strength, and dirt weakens it with each cycle. A lifted tab gets hand-sealed with asphalt roof cement, and a creased one gets replaced. Lifetime Construction Builders looks at lifted tabs for free.
Will Flex Seal or caulk stop a shingle roof leak?
It isn't the fix shingle manufacturers call for. The asphalt roofing trade group, ARMA, calls for hand-sealing with an approved asphalt roofing cement. A spray patch can also hide where the water really gets in. Lifetime Construction Builders finds the leak at a free inspection.
Does a shingle repair come with a warranty?
New Atlas shingles carry Atlas's own product warranty. For Atlas Pinnacle Pristine, that's the Atlas Lifetime Limited Warranty, 10 years non-prorated, for the original owner of a single-family home. Atlas excludes hail and tornado damage, so storm repairs go through your insurance. Lifetime Construction Builders is an Atlas Preferred Contractor, and the repair itself is backed by our lifetime transferable warranty.
Should I repair or replace my shingle roof?
Repair when the damage sits in one area and the shingles aren't brittle. InterNACHI puts 3-tab shingles at about 20 years and architectural at about 30. Near that age, TAMKO notes shingles can crack when the ones around a repair are lifted. Lifetime Construction Builders' free inspection tells you whether your roof needs repair or replacement.
What is the 25% rule for roofing?
It's a Florida building code rule: once more than 25% of a roof is repaired in 12 months, the whole roof section must meet current code. Arkansas's residential code doesn't carry it. Lifetime Construction Builders repairs shingle roofs under Arkansas's code.
Does a roofer need a license in Arkansas?
Yes, for jobs over $2,000. Since January 1, 2022, that work needs a Residential Roofing Registration from the Arkansas Contractors Licensing Board and a $15,000 surety bond. Lifetime Construction Builders, a Bryant roofing contractor, holds Arkansas contractor license RR0540591024, $1M general liability, and $2M workers' comp.
Do you charge to come look at a few shingles?
No. Lifetime Construction Builders gives every caller a free inspection and written estimate. HomeGuide lists roofers' minimum service fees elsewhere at $150 to $300, just to come out.