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What are my choices once I decide to get a new roof?
You can select to recover over your existing roof or opt for a complete tear-off and replacement of the existing roof system. The most professional roofing contractors generally will only install a new roof system once the old materials has been removed and the decking and structure inspected for possible rot and soundness. If you […]
Read MoreHow can I tell if my roof has a problem?
The best way to tell if a roof is going to leak soon or is leaking, is to have a professional roofing contractor do a roof top inspection. They will look for cracked or missing shingles, loose or damaged seams, deteriorated or rusted flashings and excessive granule loss showing up in the gutter system. Inside […]
Read MoreWhat is a Roof Felt Underlayment?
A roofing underlayment is typically an asphalt or synthetic membrane that is laid between the roof deck and the roof covering. On standard pitched roofs the underlayment is rolled out and nailed to the deck while on lower pitched roofs the underlayment is adhered directly to the roof deck. Standard roofing felts are available in […]
Read MoreDo I need to get prepared for the installation of my new roof?
Yes! The installation of a new roof can range from a loud freeway to an earthquake in both noise and vibration severity. If you work from home or have pets, make a plan on how to best work around the racket. Basements are typically much quietier, vaulted areas are generally the loudest. The installation of […]
Read MoreCan I install my own roof, or should I hire a roofing contractor?
If you normally do your own home repairs and improvements, this is one installation you can definitely do yourself. However, a word of caution if your home has a steep pitch or is more than one story tall. Roofing these types of homes is more about safety then it is about the roofing application itself. […]
Read MoreOn average, how long does it take to replace a roof?
A residential re-roof can often be started and completed in a day or two. The more difficult the roof, such as size and access, the longer the projectcan take. Commercial projects may take several days or weeks depending on the difficulty and scope of the roofing project.
Read MoreShould I install my new roof over the existing roof?
Most building codes allow a residential structure to have two roof membranes. Portland, on the other hand, accommodates up to three residential roofing layers. However, most qualified roofing contractors tend to use the rule one and off. Doing a tear-off of the old roofing material allows the roofing contractor to examine the roof deck and […]
Read MoreWhat should I expect the longevity of my roof to be?
That’s a tuff one. It really depends on three main factors: the type of product that was installed, the quality of the installation and the maintenance program that has been in place. Roofing is generally broken down in to two categories: Flat and Pitched. Flat roofs generally have material options that last anywhere from 10 […]
Read MoreMy Roof Leaks. Do I really Need a New One?
Maybe or maybe not. Often times a roof leak can be caused by damage to the roof from a tree limb or missing shingles. The result may be a roof leak, but that doesn’t mean that the whole roofing system needs replacing. The roof may only require a repair to a specific area, such as replacing a loose or […]
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