Roofing systems are made to last for a significantly long time. However, as your home’s first line of defense, your roof can sustain damage as time goes by, especially if your area is prone to storms. Once this happens, it’s important that you have your roof repaired as soon as possible. Otherwise, you leave your home vulnerable to further damage. Unfortunately, there are also times when a simple repair just won’t do and you’ll have to get your roof replaced instead.