TIPS

Buying a new roof is a big investment. Follow these tips for choosing the right person for the job.

  • Can you provide a list of former customers as references?
  • Can you provide me with a current copy of your insurance certificate?
  • Can you provide me with copies of proposed assemblies and details from the manufacture’s published literature?
  • Will you furnish me with a copy of proposed warranty?
  • Will there be sub-contractors?
  • Will you submit a maintenance program for the new roof system?
  • Can you provide a list of the manufacturers with which your company is a licensed or approved applicator?
  • Who will inspect your crew’s work after they have installed our new roof?

Final Note:

Be wary of the lowest bid. If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is. Many fly-by-night contractors' below-cost bids seem attractive, but these contractors often are uninsured and perform substandard work.

You should ask yourself, do I need my roof replace or repair, and how do I know?

7 Danger Signals


1. Dark, "dirty-looking" areas on your roof:

Possible causes: Environmental pollutants, vegetation, fungus or algae growth; loss of granules due to age of singles.

2. Missing, cracked or curling shingles:

Possible cause: Singles have exceeded their life span.

3. Leaking in Attic after Driving Rain:

Possible causes: Leaky or inadequate single underlayment; deteriorated flashing.

4. Roof Shingle, Sheathing and Siding Decay:

Possible cause: Poor attic ventilation.

5. Blistering and/or Peeling or Outside Paint:

Possible cause: Excessive moisture or high humidity due to poor attic ventilation.

6. Stains on Interior Ceilings and Walls or Mold and Mildew Growth:

Possible cause: Inadequate or faulty shingle underlayment allowing leakage or inadequate ventilation.

7. Excessive Energy Costs:

Possible cause: Insufficient attic ventilation causes heating/cooling system to run excessively.

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