Build up roofing sales

ItRODUCT knowledge is the key F to roofing material sales, Different markets demand different roofs.

Find out from your customers: What look do you prefer? How much do you want to spend? How steep is the pitch of your roolf Will it be installed by a skilled do-it-yourselfer, general contractor or specialized roofer? Will it be installed over existing roofing? How long do you want it to last? How much maintenance will you perform?

Then match their requirements and desires to the appropriate type of roofing.

Asphalr shinglesare the most common type of roofing used on pitched roofs. They are made by saturating an organic or fiberglass base with asphalt and then covering the asphalt surface with mineral granules. Organic-base asphalt shingles have a Class A, B or C fire rating. The more durable fiberglass shingles have a

Class A rating. Service life is about I 5 to 20 years.

They are lightweight, comparatively inexpensive, easy to install and repair, and require minimal maintenance, They come in numerous shapes, sizes and colors. A disadvantage, though, is their tendency to become brittle when installed at temperatures of 50" or lower.

Asphalt roll rooling is recommended for flat or low pitched roofs. It's less expensive than asphalt shingles, but provides a less attractive roof with a shorter service life. Roll roofing is easy to install, repair and maintain, and features a Class A or C fire rating.

Wood shakes are machine or handsplit into 18" or 24" lengths so there is at least one natural-grained, highly textured face. lMood shingles, on the other hand, come in random widths with lengths of 16", 18" and 24" with a smoother surface because they are sawn instead of split.