Dr. Roof Blog: preparing for roof installation

Manufacturer Specifications Following Directions There are many ways roofs get installed. There is only one right way. That’s the way specified by the people who manufacture roofing system products. Directions are printed on every bundle of roofing shingles sold. Every single one.

Price vs. Quality So we need to ask ourselves, what is it we want in a major construction project. Is it a job done correctly, with attention paid to details for a leak and problem-free roof, or do we just want a roofing job done at the lowest possible price?

When a house has been properly ventilated, a positive airflow is created which allows the house to breathe and helps prevent moisture buildup. That’s why proper attic ventilation is a serious issue that should always be considered when re-roofing your home.

Protect Yourself The most important point on your checklist is that you be protected from liability should a roofer, or anyone else be injured on your job. Beware of some tricks that many roofing companies employ to fool you into thinking they have valid insurance that will protect you.

There is nothing like a roof replacement project. It is one of the largest home improvement projects a homeowner can have done to their home. Literally thousands of nails come off the roof and several tons worth of shingles felt paper and flashings are removed and disposed of.