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Homeowners invest thousands, and in many cases millions of dollars to acquire and keep maintaining their homes. Building owners invest a considerable amount of money as well, and like homeowners they would like to protect the value of their investment. While a homeowner might join a homeowners association (HOA) to improve the property's location and surrounding area, owners of commercial buildings will spend money on landscaping, decorations, and even a fountain. As these building owners work to improve the value of their properties, most overlook a crucial element of the building: the roof. The primary function of the roof is to shield the building and its contents from the elements. Thanks to the roofing structure, the building is free from rain, hail, snow, branches, and even animals. The presence of a roof also keeps the building's hvac units from having to work so difficult, since cooler air is kept inside in the summer and warmer air is retained during the winter. If the roof is not handling these responsibilities effectively, it can be time to perform roofing maintenance. While maintenance can be used to create a roofing structure go longer, at some point the dog owner is just delaying the inevitable and will be better served economically to purchase a roof replacement. The cost of a roof replacement is daunting, but this is really an expense that's well worth the price. A roof which has leaks or cracks allows hot and cold air to escape, which causes air conditioners and heating units to work harder and use more energy. Building owners can identify leaks and cracks by hiring roofing maintenance companies to perform regularly scheduled inspections. When these inspections aren't performed consistently, the roofing structure begins to deteriorate and allows allergenic fungus or water to build up within the structure. Over time this can weaken the roofing structure and could cause it to collapse. A roof replacement will outfit a building with a roof free of leaks and cracks, allowing the building owner to rest easy that the structure is not going to collapse any time soon. When considering the value of a roof replacement, another factor to bear in mind is how the new roof will affect the building's value. A fresh roof is still going to be under warranty and in the immediate future will require very little roofing maintenance. Building owners who elect to replace their roof will improve the marketability of the property, increasing the probability of a sale. Owners can also expect to receive back a larger percentage of what they devote to a roof replacement, compared to how little they receive when replacing carpets or re-painting the walls. When hiring a roofing maintenance company to perform a roof replacement, building owners must do their due diligence. Ideally the company will be able to supply references while boasting a long time of experience. Building owners that do not research companies beforehand could hire roofing maintenance companies that use power washing, neglect to treat surfaces for UV protection, or have a history of incompetence. Hiring an excellent contractor to provide the roof replacement will ensure that building owners get the best return on their investment.