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# Need A Roof? Look No Further Than Here!

by Steve Ormand | Sep 15, 2015 | Consumer Education 101 | 0 comments

Shingles, gutters, and roofing contractors – what a hodgepodge to deal with! There are many things you must know, but there aren’t many places to find the information. That is the reason for this article. Below, you’ll discover some key information with regards to roofing.

Don’t make roof repairs if it is ,icy, snowing or raining outside. When your roof is slippery or wet, you might fall and hurt yourself or, in extreme cases, be killed. Especially if you are all alone on a project, only do work on dry, sunny days.

Make sure that you’re secured in the right way anytime you’re doing work on your roof. It’s important to remember this because it is quite easy to slip and fall. Many people are hurt or killed by falling off roofs every year.

Mow the lawn prior to the removal of your old roof. Major roof work will inevitably scatter some nails on your lawn, and close-cropped grass will make it easier for you or your contractor to recover them. If you get a contractor that has a nail finder with magnets on it, it will work better in shorter grasses.

Be sure a potential roofer is properly licensed. If you don’t what what your location requires, don’t simply believe what the roofer tells you. Instead, call your local building department to find out the necessary licenses.

Sometimes a contractor with his own workers can be more cost effective than a contractor who has no workers. A roofing team can accomplish a job quicker and this usually ends up with a much cheaper final product. If you have just one worker on the job, be sure their labor rate is not inflated.

The age of your roof is a major factor in deciding whether it needs replacing. Most roofs only have twenty years or so before they must be replaced. Therefore, once your roof reaches this age, you need to replace it in order to prevent damage to your home.

## Living Roof

Are you environmentally conscious and seeking a new roof? If so, consider a living roof. A living roof allows you to grow greenery on it. Living roofs will only work in some climates and on some flat roofs.

You should always consider a roofer’s experience while going through the hiring process. Those with long histories have learned how to please customers. Although a contractor with little experience could actually turn out to be good, there’s a greater chance that they are a scam; therefore, you shouldn’t take this chance.

Only hire a roofer that can provide proof of active licenses and insurance policies. If they don’t have this available, then it’s best not even to consider hiring their services. If you hire them, you could cost yourself a lot of money.

Get several quotes before you pick a contractor to replace or repair the roof. Some in the roofing business may be looking to take advantage of unsuspecting consumers. One step in making sure you are not scammed is to get a feel for the market and the going rates.

Don’t be scared because there is so much to learn. You’ll be prepared for a variety of situations with the advice you’ve just read. If you need to look for more information or stay with what you just learned, you should be good to go. Don’t forget what you’ve learned here!

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