Residential Roofing: Points To Consider Before Building One
For those who have built homes or are contemplating having building, one of the biggest points of concern is the roof. Residential roofing can be a tough call for most homeowners, especially in the wake of natural disasters like Hurricane Katrina and others. And with the recession still simmering on the backburner, homeowners are often left choosing between cost and stability. However, with easy upgrades and repair services available, managing low-cost but effective residential roofing is not so difficult after all.
All you need is to keep some of the factors in mind while looking for sturdy yet cost-effective residential roofing options for your home. Listed below are some of the prominent ones:
1.The construction firm – Choosing the right construction company is crucial to the safety and stability of any home, and is more so in the case of installing the roofing on a residential base. Research well, both in the real-world as well as online for the right firm to assign. Moreover, take profuse references from friends, neighbors and colleagues especially from those who have had their roofing installed very recently.
2.Location – If you are settling in a region that is calm and does not constitute much of a threat from natural disasters and the like, using conventional raw materials for your roofing can be dealt with. However, if your home is in a region that has witnessed (or has the potential of being affected by) natural disasters like forest fires, hurricanes or floods, metal and other sturdier roofing elements are encouraged to be used.
3.Availability of upgrades – Residential roofing is bound to degrade with time – due to natural causes as well as other issues. Therefore, regular upgrades, maintenance services and repair should be made a part of your deal with the contractors. If not, you may end up shelling a lot more than desired while soliciting repair work for your roof later on.
While you shuffle through these factors trying to make a choice between construction firms, make sure you also shop around for the best price available. Remember that the recession has affected the construction business as well, and prices will be lower than what they had been only 2 years back.
“Ja-Mar Roofing” happens to be one of the fewer online portals that combine the twin advantages of affordable prices and efficient roofing systems, available at the beck and call of its customers all across Austin. You can choose from a host of residential roofing options available on their official website.
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I am very capable but this home is very old. They are pre-dry wall. There are holes in the roof and leaks everywhere. I don't need a contractor as much as I need clear instructions. I mean it is not raining in the living room, but I think they have neglected it too long. There may be structural damage. Especially to the roof. Most contractor's only cover the roof and so far few actually repair the roof. I live in the Philadelphia metro area which includes New Jersey and Delaware.
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By spazzy_mcg on May 14, 2010
Since you are a Yahoo user, why not try the Yahoo Yellow Pages:
http://yp.yahoo.com/
Check out any prospective contractors references and ask for a certificate of insurance proving that they carry liability and workers compensation insurance. Do not give your contractor a large downpayment … no more than 10%, with the balance due upon completion.
Good luck with your search.
By john d on May 14, 2010
i would think if you had damage to your roof that would be covered by insurance you would have already contacted your insurance company. the contractor can look at the roof, assess the damage and give an estimate. filing a claim is your responsibiity (if it's your house). in most cases, repairs from general wear and tear are not covered by homeowners insurance. contact your insurance company yourself to find out if the repairs will be covered before committing to anything with a contractor.
By Wordpress on May 14, 2010
@coldsud17 That’s a great observation, and very important. Yes, in addition to sealing around the pipe collar (to prevent wind driven rain from being forced under the shingles on the slick metal surface of the pipe collar) with Geocel Tripolymer Sealant — I always put a “quarter size” application under old shingles that have been lifted up too.
Location of the Geocel is about one inch up from the bottom of the tab, right in the center.
Thanks!
-Bill T-
By Blogger on May 14, 2010
I don’t know if you showed it but where you had to pop the old shingles up so you could get to the nails holding the ones you removed. did you reseal them with the caulk because usually if it’s an older roof they won’t reseal that well or at all causing a tab blow off.
By cool_yada_yada1 on May 14, 2010
Go ahead…it started what? leaking again. You could go up into the attic (loft) and look for the dripping while a friend uses a hose on the roof. Because it was roofed doesn't mean it was roofed right.
Call the contractor back and let him know right away.
By magnetic_azimuth on May 15, 2010
I think brother deserves a huge hug and a thank you from sis! He was taking care of his sister because most of these guys will not do that! Oh, there might be a couple but I sure as heck haven't found them.
By Joe v on May 15, 2010
There is ALWAYS someone who is willing to do the work and will do a good job. Typically this person does not advertise and works on referral. Continue to ask your neighbors and friends and local supply stores (not Home Depot) and you will come up with someone.
The insurance you speak of is typical and all licensed guys can provide this.
By Free Blog on May 14, 2010
Thanks for replying, Johnny.
I understand the labor cost issues, but I’ve been called to repair pipe collars that have been repaired this way. It seems some roof repair guys don’t pay attention to where the flange integrates with the shingles (especially on the plastic units) and sometimes overlook issues like cracking, cracked shingles, etc.
Be careful out there; one “callback” would be a lot more expensive and damaging to your reputation than $50 to $100 for labor to replace the whole unit.
By perfecttiming1 on May 15, 2010
Most typically, it's a sprayed polyurethane foam system. Simple repairs can be made with a sealant, unless you need a section replaced.
By Anonymous on May 15, 2010
You’ve done this before
By WPBlog Shop on May 15, 2010
If it looks good and it doesn’t leak, it’s been done correctly. Time/labor is too expensive for me to do them this way, but it works! I have learned to peel the rubber boot off the aluminum, cut the o-ring off the bottom, then slid it down over the original cracked leaking boot. I can redo a whole house in under 5 minutes of being on the roof. That really cuts down on our labor costs/adds to the profit. And it still looks good and it doesn’t leak.
By deedy66 on May 15, 2010
Contact the "Contractor's State License Board". The board will investigate a complaint such as this. Obviously, the work wasn't done properly or there would be no leak ! The contract should be for a "scope of work". That would make the contractor liable. He cannot deny responsibility if the roofer was paid by him.
By Anonymous on May 15, 2010
Any ideas how I could fix the pipe collar on an electrical riser without disconnecting the power? The upper portion of the rubber has a BIG hole. I was thinking of cutting a collar at the bottom with tin snips and laying it on top of the old collar. Then maybe laying rubber from another collar under the split and using a tripolymer sealant. A roofer suggested filling the hole with MP-1 sealant. Otherwise we need an electrician.
By Danny on May 16, 2010
The drip edge should match the fascia and soffit. It's available in all of the colors that the F&S come in, so there's no excuse for not using it. White drip edge with brown fascia looks terrible, as you can see. Hope this helps.
By Anonymous on May 16, 2010
Thanks for the good words, Ponch. Yes, it can be a real hassle trying to find someone that can replace pipe collars on their roof correctly.
-Bill T-
By Anonymous on May 16, 2010
I wonder how long it actually takes them to fit a new one ?? Because i cant assume it takes 4 minuits ;D