Two Ways to Deal With an Aging Roof
If your asphalt shingles are getting older, you are likely weighing roof restoration vs replacement. For homeowners in Cleveland, Akron, Canton, and across Northeast Ohio, restoration here means treating the shingles you already have with Roof Maxx instead of tearing them off for a new roof.
Both choices have a place. The right one depends on the condition of your roof, and a free inspection is the way to find out.
What Roof Restoration Means Here
Asphalt shingles lose their oils to sun, temperature swings, wind, and weather. Roof Maxx is a plant-based treatment that restores those oils and brings back flexibility.
It is sprayed onto the shingles and soaks in through the granules to the asphalt layer. It is not a coating, paint, or surface sealant. Roof Maxx is a USDA BioPreferred product and safe for people, pets, property, and the environment.
Before treatment, technicians do a tune-up that may include securing loose shingles, sealing exposed nails, and checking flashing. The team makes sure shingles are secure and flashings are intact before treating.
Restoration vs Replacement Side by Side
- Cost: Roof Maxx costs up to 80% less than replacing a roof, often around 20% of replacement cost.
- Years added: each treatment adds up to 5 years, and up to 15 years with a treatment about every 5 years, on asphalt shingles that are unbroken and in good condition.
- Time: a treatment takes a few hours, while replacement often takes a week or more.
- Warranty: every treatment includes a 15-year transferable flexibility warranty, with treatments every 5 years. It stays valid even if the shingle manufacturer’s warranty is void. It does not cover leaks from faulty installation or damage from hail or high winds.
- Waste: an Ohio State University study found that delaying replacement with rejuvenation reduces roofing waste and emissions.
Your exact cost comes from a free inspection and quote, and a Roof Maxx of Northeastern Ohio (NEO) estimate is good for one year. Special financing may be available, with same as cash and 0% interest options.
When Restoration Makes Sense
Restoration is for aging asphalt shingles that are still structurally sound. Common signs a roof may qualify include:
- Shingles drying out or turning brittle
- Granules in the gutters or around the home
- Minor curling or stiffness
- No major leaks or structural damage
Treating earlier in a roof’s life usually produces the best results. Scheduling depends more on roof condition than season, and late spring through early fall is typically the ideal treatment window in Northeast Ohio, in dry weather within acceptable temperatures.
When Replacement Is the Right Call
Restoration is not for every roof. A roof with major leaks or structural damage does not qualify.
Roof Maxx does not fix storm damage, leaks, or gutters. It does not repair active leaks or structural issues, and flashing, underlayment, or structural problems must be fixed separately. It also does not prevent ice dams or snow buildup.
It is for asphalt shingles only, not metal, tile, slate, wood shake, or flat roofs.
If your roof needs repair, Roof Maxx does roof repair. If a full replacement makes more sense, Roof Maxx will tell you and recommend one, though we do not do replacements ourselves.
How to Decide
Start with an honest look at the roof. An appointment begins with a detailed inspection, and you get honest answers about your roof’s condition along with a free quote. If restoration is not right for your roof, we will tell you that too.
For more on this choice, read Roof Repair vs Replacement vs Rejuvenation in Northeast Ohio: What Makes Financial Sense?, What Makes a Roof a Good Candidate for Rejuvenation in Ohio?, and Does Roof Maxx work in Northeast Ohio.
Common Questions About Roof Restoration vs Replacement
Is restoration cheaper than replacement?
Roof Maxx costs up to 80% less than replacing a roof, often around 20% of replacement cost. Your exact price comes from a free inspection and quote.
How long does restoration last?
Each treatment adds up to 5 years. With a treatment about every 5 years, it adds up to 15 years to qualifying shingles.
Can restoration fix a leak or storm damage?
No. Leaks, storm damage, and gutter problems have to be handled separately.
Do you replace roofs?
No. Roof Maxx recommends a full replacement when a roof needs one, but we do not do replacements ourselves.
Get an Honest Answer for Your Roof
Roof Maxx of Northeastern Ohio (NEO) is locally owned and backed by Roof Maxx, with a 4.9 rating from 127 Google reviews. If you live in Cleveland, Akron, Canton, or anywhere in Northeast Ohio, request a free inspection and quote or call 440-455-4008. In Akron and Canton, call 330-500-9505.
