Re-Do the Roof?

I found a really awesome article that talked about the benefits of either fixing a roof, or just redoing the roof in general. I really think some good points are brought up in this article. I will actually post a few of them separately cause It makes for easier reading cause the article is pretty lengthy. Here is an interesting Highlight.

By Joe Provey - Yahoo Real Estate:
A new roof — cheaper in the long term?
Even if only part of your roof is showing signs of wear, it’s wise to consider doing the entire job while the crew is on-site with its scaffolding, ladders and equipment. This will likely be less expensive than doing one part now and the remainder in a few years. I recently had a quote to repair one side of a four-sided hip roof for $2,800. For the entire roof, meanwhile, the quote was $9,000, or $2,250 per side. Given that the previous owner had reroofed 17 years before with shingles that only carried a 20-year life expectancy, I decided to spring for complete reroofing.
When to reroof depends on several variables, including the shingles’ wear and age, the climate in your area, and your home’s susceptibility to future damage. I patched my own roof after Hurricane Irene blew off six or seven shingles in 2011. The replacement shingles were off the rack at the home center and lightweight, but they matched the existing three-tab style, were somewhat close in color, and saved me from having to buy more shingles than I needed. After adding a few extra dabs of roofing cement under the patching shingles, I hoped for the best. The job cost $160.
A little over a year later, Hurricane Sandy blew away another dozen or so shingles. Reroofing with a more durable shingle, one with vastly improved adhesives, held a lot of appeal. The fact that the new shingles would have six nails per shingle instead of four, as now recommended by the shingle manufacturer for high-wind areas, was also an incentive.

I hope this helps!

Happy Investing!

Matt