Roof Preservation Explained: Interview with Allen Childs on Extending Roof Life
Expert Insight from Allen Childs, Roof Preservation Systems
Allen Childs is widely recognized for his expertise in roof preservation and lifecycle extension.
As a leading voice behind Roof Savers®, he focuses on helping homeowners understand that
roof replacement is not always the only option. In this interview with Morning Mix, Allen explains
how modern preservation methods, including the use of Renueit17®, can restore aging roofs,
extend their lifespan, and significantly reduce costs.
Below is the transcript from his recent television interview.
Host:
Welcome back to Morning Mix. Your roof is one of the most important parts of your home, but
it's also one of the most expensive to replace. Now there may be another option that helps
extend the life of your roof and save you money along the way. Today, we're talking about roof
preservation and how it works. Joining us now is Allen Childs. He is the owner of Roof Savers®.
Allen, good to see you.
Allen Childs:
Good to see you, too.
Host:
For people who may not be familiar with this, which I kind of doubt, because you're on TV
everywhere. What is Roof Savers®? What services do you guys offer for this?
Allen Childs:
So our main focus is on roof preservation. We can take asphalt shingles that are a little bit older,
dry and brittle, and we can preserve them, giving a homeowner an additional 17 years of life
with just one application. Our product is patent pending. There's nothing like it on the market
today, but it also has multi-surface applications. We can do vinyl siding, Hardie board, stucco,
as well as asphalt shingles, and even metal roofs.
Host:
Wow, you're really bringing things literally back to life.
Allen Childs:
Yeah, and when you look at the cost of materials and labor today, everything is expensive. So
why not take care of something that you already own instead of replacing it?
Host:
Absolutely. So what exactly is roof preservation? If you could break that down for us, and how
does it work?
Allen Childs:
When an asphalt shingle gets older, it becomes dry and brittle. You might notice granules in
your driveway or gutters when you're cleaning them out. That’s actually your roof aging. What
we do with roof preservation is use a patent-pending product called Renueit17®. We lock down
those granules to keep them on the roof, extend the life of the roof, and bring back flexibility.
Host:
Wow, look at those before and after pictures. That’s amazing work.
Allen Childs:
Yeah, it really is. And like I mentioned, it’s not just for roofs. We also have another product
called Renueit Wood Armor. It helps preserve wood, so instead of re-staining every year, you
can get an extra 5 to 10 years with one application.
Host:
What makes this Renueit17® product different from other options out there?
Allen Childs:
So there's the original formulation. It's called soy methylester. a plant-based product, and it
basically works a little bit differently where it penetrates the shingles and goes in, they're
supposedly bringing back the flexibilities. We're concentrating more on keeping the granules on
the shingles. You keep the granules on the shingles, you keep the roof on the house longer.
Host:
So how much can a homeowner save compared to a full roof replacement?
Allen Childs:
Up to 75 percent. It depends on the size of the home, but most homeowners see around 70
percent savings.
Host:
That’s a big difference. So walk us through the process. What does it look like from start to
finish?
Allen Childs:
We start with a free roof inspection. We get on the roof, take photos, and determine if it
qualifies. If it does, we come back for a three-step process over two visits. First, we do a roof
tune-up by securing loose shingles, replacing missing ones, and sealing flashing areas. Next,
we soft wash the roof to remove algae and buildup. Then about a week later, we apply the
Renueit17® treatment. Once completed, the homeowner receives a 17-year transferable
warranty.
Host:
That transferable warranty is a great benefit.
Allen Childs:
Yes, it adds real value, especially for homeowners thinking long term.
Host:
For viewers interested in learning more, where can they go?
Allen Childs:
Visit our website at myroofsavers.com. You’ll find more information about what we do, and you’ll
also see our national spokesperson, Larry Mize, a former Masters champion. We actually
treated his father’s roof, and he was so impressed he decided to work with us.
Host:
That says a lot. Allen Childs, great to see you.
Allen Childs:
Great to see you too. Thank you.
This interview highlights a growing shift in the roofing industry, moving from replacement-first
thinking to preservation-focused solutions. With innovations like Renueit17®, homeowners now
have the opportunity to extend the life of their asphalt shingle roofs by 17 years while saving
significantly on costs.
Through Roof Savers®, Allen Childs continues to lead this approach, helping homeowners
protect what they already have instead of replacing it too soon.