Roofing Q&A: New Roof And Re-Roofing Answers
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Author: Rae Fakner How do I know if I need a new roof?
The roof should always be checked. You should keep tabs of its
state. The following are signs that you may need a new roof.
· Your roof is between twenty and twenty five years old.
· The shingles are excessively cracking, curling, or they are
blistering.
· There are many shingles that are missing and/are torn or
damaged.
· The roof is leaking in many places.
* How much does a new roof cost?
There is no definitive answer as to how much a new roof will
cost. There are a variety of considerations needed before an
estimate can be given. From that information, a price quotation
or an estimate could be done.
Some of the considerations are:
· Size of roof
· Materials to be used
· Location of house (this is needed to determine which
materials would be best for that area's weather)
· Is it for a new house or a re roofing
· State costs and taxes
· Type of home
After that, you can have several contractors bid on the project
to get the best price.
* When re-roofing, should I peel off old layers or simply add a
new layer of shingles?
It is recommended that you add a new layer of shingles to your
roof. Scrapping the old layers will just consume more time and
energy, and at the same time by peeling off, the thickness of
the shingles are decreasing, leading to possible leakages in
the future. By adding new layers of shingles onto your roof, it
protects the inner part of the roof and provides you relief
against further leakages. Obviously, it would be a lot cheaper.
* What kinds of questions should I ask a roofing contractor?
Getting a roof contractor to do your roof needs a little
certainty and guarantee. You can ask the following questions to
the contractor to erase doubts regarding his/her services:
• Ask your roofing contractor questions with regards to their
standing in their field of expertise. It will give you a hint
whether they are really offering quality service to their
clients.
• Ask questions with regards to their operation. This includes
whether they have necessary permits and licenses to operate
such business, and if they are carrying insurance in case there
are unforeseen incidents that may happen during the
construction.
• And lastly, ask questions with regards to the actual roofing
constructions and the post-construction services and warranty.
Inquire if they can explain to you in layman's terms how they
will construct your roofing, what materials are going to be
used, and what services and warranties they offer in case
leakages or damages happened to your roof within a time period
after construction.
* What kinds of questions should I ask references of a roofing
contractor?
Sometimes, you need referrals from people who know the roofing
contractor's work you are considering, especially when you are
unfamiliar with that type of business. As the roofing
contractor for references, especially from customers who have
had work done by him. Questions like the following can be asked
of your references of a roofing contractor:
• Initially, ask questions with regards to their relationship
with the contractor. Maybe the contractor is a friend or a
relative of your reference. That will give you an idea how well
that reference knows the contractor.
• You can inquire if they have acquired the services of the
roofing contractor. Ask them if they have personally witnessed
the construction of their roof, and at the same time letting
your reference talk about the quality of service.
• Lastly, ask queries on the reliability of their service, if
it withstands the different outside elements surrounding the
roof. In this way, you will have no doubt of the integrity of
the contractor because the reference himself will tell all.
About The Author: Rae Fakner is a regular contributor to
roofing- and construction-related websites such as
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