Why More Winston-Salem Homeowners Are Saving Their Roofs Instead of Replacing Them

A tired-looking roof doesn’t always mean a new one is on the way. Across Winston-Salem, more homeowners are restoring their existing asphalt shingles first and putting off the cost of an early replacement.

Winston-Salem is where Carolina Roof Savers has completed the most jobs in the Triad, from Lewisville and Pfafftown to Kernersville and Walkertown. Here’s what’s behind the shift, and how to tell whether your roof could be a candidate.

Why shingles wear out sooner than expected

Every asphalt shingle relies on oils to stay flexible as temperatures change. Over the years, those oils evaporate. Shingles stiffen, granules work loose, and the adhesive strips that hold the tabs down lose strength.

Today’s shingles are also made differently. Manufacturers have reduced asphalt content by up to 40% over the past two decades, so even a roof designed to last 30 years may begin to show wear in as few as seven.

That aging process is exactly what restoration is designed to slow down.

Five reasons homeowners here are choosing restoration

Real savings over replacement. Roof rejuvenation typically costs 50–75% less than replacing the roof. Your final price depends on the roof’s size, pitch and condition.

A single treatment. Renueit® 17 by Roof Savers® is a patent-pending treatment designed to extend the life of qualifying asphalt shingle roofs by 17 years with one application. Many competing products use soybean-based oils that dissipate within three to five years. Renueit® 17 is not an oil, so it’s one application and one payment.

A warranty that transfers. Treated shingles are backed by a 17-year transferable warranty guaranteeing they’ll maintain their original performance, as designed and warranted by the manufacturer.

Tested and approved. Roof Savers is the only asphalt shingle roof preservation company tested and approved by the Wounded Warrior Program, which presented Roof Savers with its Golden Eagle Award.

Fewer shingles in the landfill. Keeping your roof in service longer keeps old shingles out of the landfill and saves you the hassle of replacing a roof early.

How a restoration visit works

1. Inspection. We assess your roof and walk you through anything we find, so you know whether restoration is a good fit.
2. Tune-up and soft wash. We address chimney flashing, loose shingles, popped nails and dry-rotted pipe boot collars, then soft wash away algae, moss and dirt. Both are included at no extra charge.
3. Treatment. The Renueit® 17 application typically takes less than two hours, and your roof’s flexibility and waterproofing protection return within 72 hours.

When restoration isn't the answer

Renueit® 17 preserves and extends roof life, but it isn’t a repair product. It won’t stop an active leak, fix structural damage or replace missing shingles. If your roof needs repairs, our team handles those as well.

Book a free roof inspection in Winston-Salem

Whether you’re in Winston-Salem, Clemmons, Lewisville, Kernersville or King, the first step is a free, no-obligation roof inspection. If your roof qualifies, we’ll explain the full process before any work begins.

Call (336) 842-0449 or request your free estimate online. Save your roof, save your money.

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