If it is your first time replacing the roof of your home, you are probably finding the project a bit daunting. Like most major construction and home improvement projects, there are many important things to consider and there is plenty that can go wrong. To take away some of the stress and headaches usually associated with roofing installation, we share the three secrets to a smooth and relatively painless roof replacement.
In order to make sure everything is accounted for in your next roofing project, a roof replacement contractor should give you a proper proposal or estimate. Knowing what should be in the proposal will help you get on the same page with the contractor as well as help you avoid unnecessary expenses. Here’s a quick rundown of what should be in your roofing proposal.
Seasonal changes are a good predictor of animal behavior, especially in small critters around your home. Squirrels might not sound like they can cause serious harm but their behavior, particularly during fall, can affect your roofing installation. As colder days approach, squirrels tend to “harvest and store” nuts and acorns in their nests. The problem occurs when they decide to turn your roof and your attic into their winter shelter.
Keeping an eye on your roof complements professionally-conducted scheduled roof maintenance in helping prolong your roof’s service life. Residential roofing contractor Masters Roofing shares the things that you can do that helps take care of your roof.
There are certain things you should know if you’re having your roof inspected for the first time by a roofing professional. Such information may be revealed during inspection and can be helpful in case you need to call for roof repairs or replacement. In this blog, general contractor Masters Roofing shares some important questions you should ask during a roofing inspection.
As your first line of defense against the elements, your roof needs to remain intact and damage-free. Keeping a healthy roofing system, however, isn’t as easy as you may think; it requires regular upkeep. In the first segment of a two-part blog, Masters Roofing, a roof replacement contractor in the area, shares some roof maintenance tips.