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# Don’t Hire An Expensive Contractor! Use These Tips For Caring For Your Roof Instead!

by Steve Ormand | Oct 5, 2015 | Consumer Education 101 | 0 comments

A well constructed roof is going to shield your home from the outside elements. When the roof begins to fail, all sorts of chaos can commence. You can save yourself a lot of trouble by learning how to care for your roof. The article below contains tips that will help.

Due diligence is essential when seeking to hire a roofing contractor. Never solely base your choice off of who is cheapest or who is the closest. Always research all options available to you instead. You can use online resources or ask trusted friends or family members.

Check that a prospective roofing contractor carries liability insurance. If he has this insurance, there is a good chance he is reliable. Secondly, if something were to get damaged while your roof was being worked on, their insurance company would cover the costs.

Whenever you narrow down your list of contractors, ask each one their provided warranties. You need to find someone offering a warranty that lasts for about three or more years. The warranty should cover defective materials, as well as workmanship, and they should provide you with copies of any relevant manufacturer warranties.

Contractors who have their own workers are often a more inexpensive option than those who work alone. Several roofers can get things done faster, which may also lower the cost. Make sure you are not being overcharged if you have hired a solo contractor.

## Living Roof

If you want to go green when installing your new roof, think about acquiring a living roof. A living roof has a soil layer that can support vegetation such as grass or even a vegetable garden. While they are only ideal for flat roofs in the right climate, they are also a great source of insulation.

Check for references prior to hiring any roofing company. An honest company will be happy to provide you with references. Find another contractor if the roofer you were interested in cannot provide you with references. Companies that won’t give you references may end up being frustrating to deal with.

Do not worry if you are unable to immediately find your roof leak. It won’t take long for you to identify it by eliminating other possibilities by using a hose and another pair of eyes. Communicate via cell phone if you have a large house so that you ensure there is no large pools of water flowing into the home as you test for leaks.

Always consider how long a roofing company has been in business before hiring them for a job. If the company has been in business for quite some time then they probably are able to keep people happy. If they haven’t been in business long, there may be a reason for that.

Never cut corners when purchasing roofing materials. Cheaper materials typically won’t last as long, causing you added expense later. Save money in the long run – buy quality materials.

A roof in disrepair can cause big problems for the homeowner. Costly repairs, or even a new roof, may be the drastic consequence. Using the tips above, you can save yourself a lot of trouble. Take these tips to heart, and you won’t have to worry about your roof.

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