As a responsible property owner, you should make your roof last for as long as you can. It is worth thousands of dollars, so it is only logical to try to get the most mileage out of it.
There are instances, however, when buying a new roof is more practical than fixing a broken one. Texas Traditions Roofing shares the factors that can help you determine whether you should tackle a roof replacement instead of a repair project.
Structural Integrity of Roof Decking
It is pointless to purchase a new layer of roofing materials when the foundations that support them are in bad shape.
Installing fresh batches of shingles or brand-new metal panels can make your roof look solid from the ground. But it does not prevent any leaks. Rainwater could infiltrate the roof covering through tiny gaps, which would eventually find itself inside your house through any breaks in the roof sheathing.
Extent of Damage
Even if the roof decking is intact, its structural integrity is not enough to consider a roof repair a practical proposition. If a large section of the covering needs TLC, the overall cost to fix it might be significant enough to consider buying an entire new roofing system instead. 
Roof Age
If your asphalt shingle roof is around 20 years old, you should think twice before financing any major repair projects. Some of its shingles may still be in place, but they are way past their prime and are bound to deteriorate more quickly from here on out.
Settlement
Any residential and commercial roofing contractors will advise you to plan every home improvement with foresight. Replacing your roof is financially sensible only when you intend to stay put for many years. If you do not see yourself in the same residence 12 to 36 months from now, you may lose more money when you sell your property.
According to the 2019 Cost vs. Value Report, the cost recouped for a new asphalt shingle roof or a metal roof is no more than 68.2% and 60.9% respectively. In other words, you would not recoup at least around 30-40% of your expenditure.
Let Texas Traditions Roofing help you decide the better route to take to restore your broken roof. Call (512) 942-0427 to arrange your appointment with us in Waco, TX.