As a homeowner, you need to know how important it is to have a roof replacement done promptly when your property needs it. You can be susceptible to numerous risks if you procrastinate about having your roof replaced.

The following are six risks you can avoid if you have a roof replacement done on your home. 

Having a roof leak causes water damage in your home

Water damage is one of the top risks homeowners may face if they delay roof replacement. An old, faulty roof may allow precipitation to penetrate a home so that water causes damage to many different components of a home's structure. 

Getting less money for your home when you sell it

The condition of a home's roof is one of the first things prospective buyers evaluate when they're on the market for a new home. Buyers are unlikely to make a good offer on a home with an old roof that is in severe need of replacement. 

Experiencing pest infestations

Pests, including insects and rodents, may be able to easily penetrate a home with an old roof that needs to be replaced. A roof replacement can keep wildlife on the outside of a home and thereby prevent inconvenient and unpleasant pest infestations. 

Having higher utility expenses

Older roofs that need to be replaced are typically not as effectively insulated as new roofs. This means that old roofs are likely to allow outside air to penetrate a home so that it becomes more difficult than it should be to efficiently heat and cool the home's interior. 

Losing some of your home insurance coverage

Some home insurance policies won't offer full coverage on a property's roof once the roof becomes too old. Homeowners should read the fine print of their home insurance policy and check any details on roof age.

In many cases, homeowners will need to have a roof replacement done to enjoy maximum coverage on their roof and other essential components of their home as well. 

Dealing with poor air quality on the inside of your home

Many homeowners don't realize that the condition of their roofs has a significant impact on the air quality within their homes.

When a home's roof needs to be replaced, air quality in the home can suffer due to moisture and climate control issues. Leaks and moisture issues can cause mold growth in a home, and the resulting mold spores in a home's interior air can cause unpleasant odors and allergic reactions. 

Contact a roofer for more information about roof replacement.