Friday, June 14, 2013

Selecting the Right Roofing Contractor

Whatever your roofing repair or replacement needs, you need a qualified professional roofing contractor you can trust.
This means finding a roofing contractor who knows good roofing practices, roof flashing details, how to handle problem spots on building roofs, and alternative roof covering products: shingle types, grades, colors, low slope roofing, flat roofing materials, etc. A competent roofer will provide you with sound advice on products, reasonable explanation of procedures, and, most important-solid results - no leaks, and a durable roof. It's difficult to determine the capabilities and reliability of a contractor.
Not every Roofing Contractor has the same ability. Experience, skills, and sense of acceptable quality vary considerable. To get the results that you expect. Call on the roofing contractor’s referrals. The best people to verify the quality of the installation is the people they have installed a roof for. Ask the contractor if they have a job in progress you can drive by. See how the jobsite looks, ask the homeowners if this has been a good experience so far. Call for a referral on a job a few years old, did they have to call the contractor back?
Purchasing a new roof is one of the most important investments you can make for your home. It can also be a big investment. That's why, along with selecting the right roofing products, it's important to make the extra effort to find the right professional roofing contractor. With this investment, it's crucial that you receive trustworthy support - and the know-how and breadth of services needed to complete the work. When selecting a professional roofing contractor to install your new roof, below are some helpful tips to consider. Make sure the contractor has a good reputation. Check for references and call a few of them. Make sure the contractor has adequate insurance coverage to protect your home from accidental damage. Did the contractor provide a written estimate? Including an accurate description of the work to be performed, plus work that may have to be contracted out. Did the contractor explain the entire roof system? Your roof is a series of components that work together and you should know about all of them. Did the contractor check existing ventilation for proper circulation and also explain the importance of proper ventilation? Improper ventilation will damage your shingles and can invalidate your manufacturer’s warranty. Did the contractor know, explain and comply with local building codes? Local codes determine the maximum number of nail overs and nail overs may shorten the life of your new shingles. Does the contractor know and was able to explain local building codes?

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