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# Some Quick Roof Tips That Will Help Your Home

by Steve Ormand | Nov 16, 2015 | Consumer Education 101 | 0 comments

Most people don’t know a lot about roofing. You must become educated on roofing if you’re a homeowner. A leaking roof can cause thousands of dollars of damage to your home. The following article provides excellent roofing facts that will be of assistance to you.

Don’t every try and repair your roof in wet, snowy or icy conditions. If you’re working on a wet roof, you’re putting yourself at risk of injury or death. Only work on a sunny, dry day.

When it comes to roofing, you always want to take the climate into account. If you’re in a dry climate, a clay roof is a good way to keep your home cool. If you place this type of roof on your home in a rainy area, it will start to deteriorate quickly. If you have doubts, just ask.

When fixing leaks, do it right the first time. So, you cannot stop inspecting once you find the initial issue. Check your entire roof and you may find that your leak is actually a bunch of problem areas at work.

Prior to signing a contract with a roofing specialist, there are a few questions to ask. For example, see how many nails they’re going to be putting into the shingles. Typically, three nails will not work. Question them about their methods and see if you get a satisfactory answer. If the answers aren’t adequate, keep looking.

If you feel pressured by a roofing contractor, it’s time to turn them down and ask them to leave. It is better to turn down salesmen using an unrealistic pitch. They are unlikely to fulfill a contract if you do sign one.

Make sure you research any roofer before you hire them. Do not simply hire the first contractor you find with a low price. You should be doing solid research and reading reviews about contractors in your area. Investigate the possibilities online, talk to friends and co-workers, or use a referral service to locate the best company for the job.

Never pay the entire cost upfront before the job is finished. A downpayment of about 25% is all that should be needed to get them started on the job. The last thing you want is to have paid the full amount upfront in return for a shoddy job.

Does your roofer have a license? If you don’t know what your area requires, you shouldn’t take what the roofer says about it as the truth. Talk to your local building department and find out what the contractor should have.

The age of your roof is the main factor in determining whether you should replace it or not. With most roofing materials, a 20-year lifespan is standard. If you installed a roof on top of your older roof, you’ll definitely need to replace the entire thing once you’ve reached that 20 year limit.

Check your roofing materials thoroughly before installation. Leaks often occur quickly due to improper installation. Ensure the shingles have no cracks and make sure that your nails can secure the shingles to the structure.

Don’t get discouraged if you can’t locate the source of a leak on your roof. You’ll find it sooner or later, likely by using a hose and having a friend help. If your house is very large, communicate via phone to make sure each person in in the spot they should be. You don’t want water to flow into your home if no one’s there to spot the leak!

You may not have known a lot about roofs before reading this article. But you should now have enough information about roofing to recognize common problems and know where to start in regards to making quality repairs. You keep your home and your family safe by making certain your roof is always in good condition.

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