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Are there some areas of your roof that
may be slightly damaged
?
Are there
some
troubling
areas? Do you know what you are looking for when looking at a roof?
You should learn a little bit about how
to
care for a roof if
you
want to be sure things are in order with
it. You should keep reading to learn more about roofing and make sure your roof is in good condition.
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Are there some areas of your roof that
are not in good condition
?
Do
some areas
of your roof look troublesome
? Do you know what you are looking for when looking at a roof?
If these things apply
to you
, then you owe
it
to yourself to educate yourself on roofing
. You should keep reading to learn more about roofing and make sure your roof is in good condition.
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Check out
your roof
yearly
.
The roof is particularly vulnerable during the cold winter months on in
to
the warmer spring season
.
In that time make sure
you
keep an extra eye out for issues
.
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Whenever the weather is bad, you should never get on top of
your roof.
This could cause injury and roofs are difficult
to
replace while moist
.
If
you
are performing your own roof repair, only work when conditions are sunny and dry
.
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Make sure that
your
roofer has liability insurance
.
The mere existence
of
such
a
policy bodes well
for
a contractor's reliability. Secondly, the insurance will cover any damage to
your roof
that is caused by
the
roofer
.
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Wear rubber boots when you work on
your
roof
.
Regardless
of
the weather, rubber-soled shoes are
a
necessity
for
keeping
your
footing on the
roof
. Do not put yourself in dangerous positions when on
the
roof
.
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It is important
that you
check out your potential contractor
'
s history before
you
allow them to
work on your roof.
Call the clients
and
ask them about their experience
.
Also, check out a few of the addresses for yourself. Drive past them and examine the work carefully before choosing your roofer
.
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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
.
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Opting for
a contractor
with a team could often be less costly than a contractor working alone
.
A team
of
people can get the job done more quickly, and this may mean cheaper costs too
. If
you're working with a sole person
,
be sure they're not overcharging you
.
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If you are selecting
a
roofing
contractor
, they need proper liability insurance
.
Reliable roofers have this kind
of
insurance
. If
something does happen
,
their insurance will cover the bills
.
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When
you hire
a roofing contractor,
you must look
at
their background references
.
Interview the homeowners who gave references to learn whether they found the quality
and
attitude of the contractor to be professional
.
You should also make it a point
to have
a look at some of these homes yourself. Before
you
choose a contractor, take a good look at their work
.
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When
hiring
a roofing contractor,
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at
roofing
.
Your coworkers
and
friends are excellent sources for referrals, reviews, and recommendations
.
It is important mainly because you won't want
to have
your repairs be done poorly, as they will only cost
you
more in the future
.
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If
your contractor has workers
with
them
,
this could
be
cheaper than
one
that works alone
.
Having an entire team
of
roofers means the job will get done quicker
,
so
it
will cost less
.
If you do hire a solo roofer, make sure you aren't paying an outrageous cost for labor
.
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Proper insurance is an absolute must-have.
If
you work
with
an uninsured contractor and something is damaged
,
you'll
be
the
one
responsible for the cost
.
Ask not only for proof
of
insurance
,
but contact the insurer to check that
it
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.
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If
you
feel pressured by
a
salesman, do not agree
to
anything
and
show him to the door
.
They'll
do
anything to convince you to hire them to replace your roof
,
but
you
get the short end of the stick
.
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A roofer who works on their own can wind up costing
you
more money than someone with
a
team of workers. A group of roofers are able
to
finish jobs quickly
and
that can end up costing you a lot less
.
Be sure that if you have someone
do
it alone
,
they are not charging
you
too much for labor
.
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Make sure that
the
roofing contractor
you
hire is licensed
.
If you don
't
know what your area requires, you shouldn't take what
the
roofer says about it as the truth
.
Check your local building department
and
call them
to
find out what is necessary
.
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Check all of
the
materials that
you
are using to repair your roof
.
A lot of leaks come from just installing the roof because shingles are cracked or nails aren
't the
correct size
.
Be sure those shingles are crack-free
and
strong, and make sure nails secure and penetrate the shingles
to
keep them in place
.
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Ask the contractor what what
warranty
is offered on the work done. You
may
find one company to have
a better warranty than
others
.
On top of that
,
be sure to
get
the
warranty
and the estimate
in writing, so you
will
have
this
information
on hand
.
This
way there
won't
be
a
disagreement later on.
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What
warranty
does your roofer offer? One company
may
offer you
a better warranty than
another
.
Also
, get
any
warranty in writing
with your estimate
, so you have
all the necessary
information
you need
.
That
way
,
there
cannot
be
any
disagreement
about the terms
later on.
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Inspect your roofing materials prior to putting up new shingles. Using damaged materials, such as cracked shingles
, can
be
a
primary cause of a leak right from the start
.
The shingles should be strong
and
crack free
,
and the nails
should be
sturdy
.
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With the above advice
,
you
can
become
a
better-informed homeowner that knows about roofing
.
Once you've learned what goes into roofing
and
what you have to do to prevent problems from happening
,
you
should be
able to care for your roof properly
.
Your roof will last a lot longer and cost you less if you take proper care of it
.
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