The roof serves a variety of purposes. Nevertheless, you may not appreciate the value of your roof until you have to live with a faulty one. A flawless system made from quality materials and installed properly can protect your home for years. [Read more…]
Planning Your Residential Roofing Project – Part III Trust the Roofer: What it Takes to be a Professional and How to Find One
Replacing a roof is not a job for your neighborhood handyman. He may be able to repair a few leaks here and there, but replacing an entire roof is a job for a professional roofer. Whenever you sign a major contract – such as one for roof replacement or repair – you need to be able to trust the contractor, especially if you know very little about the project. These days, finding a reliable contractor can be a challenging task, but not if you know where to look and how to distinguish the good guys from the fraudulent ones. [Read more…]
Planning Your Residential Roofing Project – Part II What to Know About Roof Installation
If the professional advice you’ve been given urges you to get a new roof installed, don’t take that advice lightly. As you go into the project, be mindful that you may have hired the best professional in your area to do the job, but it’s never a good idea to take on a major project without knowing a few things about it yourself. There will be some critical decisions you’ll need to make – and even though the contractor may explain things to you, knowing what they’re talking about beforehand will make things easier all around. It will also show that you’ve done your research and won’t be easily misled. [Read more…]
Qualifications of GAF Master Elite™ Contractors
Installing a roof is one of the biggest investments that you will make as a homeowner. That’s why you’ll want to hire only the best roofers to handle your installations and replacements. With the growing number of contractors today, choosing the right one can be challenging. This is especially true if you have no criteria to tell them apart. [Read more…]
Planning Your Residential Roofing Project – Part I Repair or Replace: Do You Need a New Roof?
If you’re tired of repairing leaks, mending gutters, or dealing with sagging portions of your roof, you are likely very much tempted to get your roof replaced with a new one. As a new roof can be quite a significant investment, however, the question arises whether you might really need a new roof or if it would be cheaper to have your existing roof repaired instead. [Read more…]