Selecting a Qualified Roofing Contractor
The life expectancy of your roof depends on several factors; type of roofing, quality of material, and exposure to harsh weather elements among the top. A roof can last up to a hundred years depending on the maintenance and weathering factors.
Common roofing material such as built up roofing usually lasts 12 – 20 years, metal roofing 15 – 40 years, wood shake or shingles 10 – 40 years, asphalt shingles 15 – 20 years, and specialty material like slate up to 100 years under good conditions.
Leaks start as small cracks in roofing material that may not be visible; water may collect in an adjacent area. To detect such damage, a close inspection of the roof may be necessary.
But instead of doing the work yourself the best way to go is to contact your local roofing contractor, as it can save you more time and effort and at the same time you can avoid injuries especially if you are not that experienced. A roof inspection should be performed annually; constant weathering by sun, heat, rain, snow, hail, wind, and cold can cause roofing material to break down. If you are not sure how to check it thoroughly then you don’t have to work as the experts will know what to check and what to look for.
How To Pick The Best Roofing Company
A good roofing contractor should be able to cater to all your roofing needs. Which is from repair, replacing to installation of a new roof, to inspecting and “certifying” an existing roof.
An expert roofing contractor should have wide experience withe following: materials to be used, proper installation, and the type of roofing system that would suit the project home or building.
Ask potential roofing contractors questions such as whether or not they are licensed and bonded. What liability insurance coverage they carry, and whether it is up to date. Ask which roofing product manufacturers they are licensed and approved by, for installation of products and warranty purposes. Also look for the portfolio or the roofing jobs that they have done in past. It would be better if they are also a member of a local or national trade organizations.
The best source of information would be the internet. As you could easily read a review about the company or be able to see their full range of services and their portfolio if the contractor do have their own company website.
Chapman Roofing enjoys a solid reputation of providing quality roofing that would give your home the good looks and protection it deserves. We cater all your roofing needs whether it is asphalt roof repair or selecting types of roofing material for your home, we’ve got them all covered. Just visit our site with the links above for a free consultation.
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