Don’t re-roof until you do these 5 things utable contractor. These contractors should have the best knowledge of local building codes, state codes and required certifications and licenses. Ask the contractor to see their certificate of insurance before stepping onto the roof. Consider going the extra mile and A recent study by the choosing a contractor Joint Center for Housing certified by the manuStudies of Harvard Unifacturer of the shingle versity projects home imthe contractor installs. provement spending will Improper installation is approach $340 billion considered one of the this year - the strongest major reasons roofs fail gain for remodeling in prematurely, so finding a more than a decade. contractor with knowlAmong the costliest edge and experience in of projects is roofing, the correct application of a large expense with serious implications if put a particular product is of the utmost importance. off or improperly done (BPT) - With spring officially arriving, home improvement season is swinging into full gear. Fair warning to homeowners looking to hire a professional, 2018 is predicted to be a record-breaker.
It is important to understand the warranty 2. Determine layWhen you add 2019’s specific to the roof prodremodeling demand with over or tear off uct you have installed. the much-talked-about Many times, conEducate yourself on skilled labor shortage, on tractors will push for a requirements for instaltop of the recovery from removal of all existing lation, including whethlast year’s hurricane sea- shingles, or a tear off, er a shingle layover is son, homeowners could over adding another Typically, doing a lay- applicable (as mentioned be tempted to jump over is more economical, above). layer of shingles on right into major home although homeowners top of an existing roof, work, all without doing need to discuss relevant a layover. Although a “Some shingle their homework first. As complete tear off is more factors with their conmanufacturers won’t this could prove costly, tractor, including local expensive due to inwarranty the roof unless consider the following creased labor costs, there building code requireit is a complete tear off,” before anyone sets foot are some advantages. ments and implications on your roof: Taylor said. “TAMKO is for the manufacturer’s one that actually does warranty. “When you tear off, have the option to war1. Check contractor you get a chance to look ranty a laminated shingle qualifications at the roof deck and applied over one other 3. Research the layer of 3-tab shingles.” repair any deteriorating warranty Choose a local, rep.
wood or substrate,” said Rick Taylor, longtime roofing contractor and a trainer for shingle manufacturer TAMKO Building Products Inc.
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Other warranty concerns to consider include proper installation, the required steps to register your roof after installation and the time period allowed for transferring that warranty to future owners of the home.
outside it. 5. Check the weather
It may seem obvious, but a simple check of the weather before starting a roofing project could prevent a big headache later. Avoid starting a 4. Assess ventilaproject with wet plytion needs wood or underlayment, Inadequate roof venor when the forecast tilation is another major culprit behind premature indicates a strong chance of rain. Also, many roof aging. There are manufacturers of asphalt a variety of options for roof ventilation; howev- shingles, the most poper, it is generally recom- ular form of roofing in the U.S., do not recmended to incorporate ommend installation in proper ventilation into below-freezing temperathe original re-roof, rather than add it later. tures or in excessively The recommended ven- high temperatures. tilation depends on the size and architecture of Careful consideration the home, but when of these steps during done correctly, the air your next home exterior inside the attic should be near the same tem- project could save you perature as the ambient from costly and lengthy temperature of the air rework years later.
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