1. How can I tell if I need a complete roof replacement or just roof repair?
It’s often difficult to judge whether a new roof is needed or just a
simple roof repair. If you’re roof is passed it’s life expectancy (often
15- 20 years), that increases the likelihood that a new roof will be a
better solution than a roof repair. A Roofing contractor should be
consulted for an inspection to help you determine the best course of
action.
How much do roofing contractors in Raleigh charge to install a new roof?
Every roof is different, so the only accurate way to get a quote is
to have a roofing company come and provide a written estimate. The cost
of re-roofing will depend on the size and slope of your roof, number of
existing roof layers to remove, roofing material and grade selected, the
roofing company selected, and the area of the country you live in.
In general terms, re-roofing projects may range from $250 per square
to $1200 per square. A “square” in roofing equals 100 square feet. An
average re-roofing project may cost around $350 per square. So, if you
had a 20 square roof (2000 square feet of roof) and the total project
cost $350 per square, you’re re-roof would cost $7000 (20 square X
$350). Again, all the factors above can cause this number to go up or
down significantly.
2. What are best practices for hiring a Raleigh roofing company to repair or replace my roof?
Call local Roofing companies and request a free roofing estimate.
Interview the roofing contractor representative. Request proof of
license and insurance certificates. Also, do they guarantee their
workmanship? Is the estimate and the guarantee in writing? If you’re
getting a complete roof replacement, ask the contractor if the can give
you a few references from other re-roofing projects. If you want a more
specialized roofing material like metal roofing, does the roofer have
quality experience as a metal roofing contractor, or are they more of a
novice with specific material?
Call or email the roofer’s references to determine how satisfied they were with the quality of the roof contractor’s work.
Select the Roofing contractor that you believe will provide you a good
value. Value includes quality and price. Avoid the temptation to
automatically select the roofing company with the lowest price. Many
thousands of homeowners have overlooked qualifications for a low price
and regretted it later. Unfortunately, there are a lot of “fly-by-night”
roofing contractors that offer a low bid and then proceed to provide
you poor service and a poorly done roof. Select the contractor that has
real references, offers professional credentials, and a fair price.
3. What can I do to increase the longevity of my roof?
Annually inspecting your roof yourself to find and correct small roof
problems can prevent small leaks and other issues from turning into
bigger issues. Here are a few simple roof problems that a homeowner can
look for:
Cracked or missing shingles
Roof flashing that is deteriorated or has loose seems
Excessive accumulation of the shingle’s protective granules in gutters or downspouts
Cracked paint or peeling wallpaper may indicate roof leaks
Water stains or discoloration on the underside of the roof deck in the attic may indicate roof leaks or ice damming
Contacting a Roofer quickly after noticing any of these problems
increases the likelihood that you can get by with only a roof repair.
4. Why is ventilation so important to a roof system?
Any Roofing contractor that inspects your roof should analyze the
ventilation of the roof to make sure it’s adequate. A properly
ventilated roof space/attic is a major factor impacting the longevity of
your roof. A well ventilated roof reduces ice damming and improves
energy efficiency. Industry standard for the amount of ventilation
needed is as follows: for every 300 square feet of attic space, you need
one square foot of intake ventilation and one square foot of exhaust
ventilation. An effective technique is to run continuous soffit
ventilation (intake) and continuous ridge ventilation (exhaust).
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