Facts You Should Know
You don't need a new roof often, but when you do, you want it done right! Roof type and contractor selection are the most important decisions an owner has to make when installing a new roof, or when replacing an old one. A roof constitutes only about 5% of the construction cost of a building, but provides protection for 95% of the balance of an owners investment.
Roof application is not an exact science. It is a "craft" involving people, dealing with a broad range of building materials, designs, techniques, and weather. Roof application is a construction process involving the skillful arrangement of several components that constitute a roof "system". The level of workmanship quality during the application process is the critical element of a successful roof installation.
Expertise is "Know How" - "Know How" is learned through education, training and experience. You can not afford to have your roof system installed by amateurs or by a company with "pick-up" workers. Good workmanship directly affects the quality of a roof installation.
- Roof Types The type of roof you have largely depends on what is most popular and practical in your part of the country, and on when your house was built.
- Ventilation One of the most critical factors in roof durability is proper ventilation. Without it, heat and moisture build-up in the attic area combine to cause rafters and sheathing to rot.
- Maintenance Preserving the durability of your roof to help protect your home.