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  "name": "How do I know if I need a new roof or just a repair?",
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      "name": "How do I know if I need a new roof or just a repair?",
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        "text": "Determining if you need a full roof replacement or a repair depends on several factors. Look for signs like widespread missing or damaged shingles, significant granule loss, a sagging roof deck, or water stains on your interior ceilings. If your roof is over 20 years old and showing multiple signs of wear across different areas, a replacement is often more cost-effective and provides better long-term protection than repeated repairs. Smaller, isolated issues like a few missing shingles or a minor leak might be fixable with a targeted repair, but a professional inspection can provide a definitive assessment.",
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        "description": "Assess for widespread damage, age over 20 years, or significant granule loss. Minor, isolated issues might be repairable. A professional inspection offers clarity."
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  "description": "Assess for widespread damage, age over 20 years, or significant granule loss. Minor, isolated issues might be repairable. A professional inspection offers clari"
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