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Roofing Guide

Our roofing guide is designed to help homeowners that are about to start a roofing project and need a basic knowledge when it comes to choosing a contractor, materials and estimated costs.


Roofing Materials


Materials Based on Region

The first and most important job is choosing the material for your new roof. Many homes throughout the country have their roofs determined for them based on their region. An example of this is homes throughout Southern California and the Southwest use mostly concrete or clay tiles.


Materials Based on Neighborhoods

Many neighborhoods are also leaning towards certain roofing materials, similar to the way certain regions do. In most cases these are due to a builder using a specific type of material in the area and it has remained there for years or it's a planned community. For those with a sloped roof, they may find their roof is made of composite shingles or asphalt, these are a popular choice due to their affordability and durability.


Materials Based on Weather Conditions

In so many cases, the material on a roof is designed to withstand the weather conditions in the area. A good example is homes in coastal areas, especially the Southeast will have aluminum roofs which can manage the salt air, sun and wind. It's always advisable to discuss roofing materials with neighbors, see how theirs has held over the years and what they used before calling any roofers for a quote.


Finding a Contractor


Quotes

It's always a good idea to get a number of quotes for the roofing project. There are a number of companies offering their services, many of which will specialize in a certain type of roofing material.


Compare the Quotes Against Each Other

With quotes in hand, the homeowner will have the ability to see the difference between each of the estimates they have received. Some roofers will literally bid themselves out of the project completely by bidding too high or too low. While the quotes will vary slightly, there shouldn't be a big variance in price. Those that are outside the average should be thrown away.


Do Some Online Research

It's always advisable to do some online research when it comes to materials, price and the contractor you intend using. There are a number of sites available where you can put in your project information and qualified professionals will advise whether you are paying too much, if the quote you have is good or if you should continue your search.


Review the Company

It's essential you do some research on the company you want to use for your roofing project to ensure they have the experience, knowledge and ability to complete the job to a high standard. Angie's List, BBB, Google Places and yelp.com are all good places to read honest customer reviews before making a decision.


Project Costs

• Asphalt Shingles - $2.75 - $5.75 per square foot installed. • Concrete Tiles - $5.00 - $10.00 per square foot installed. • EPDB Rubber - $5.00 - $8.50 per square foot installed. • Metal - $7.50 - $24.00 per square foot installed. • Spanish Tile - $6.25 - $12.25 per square foot installed. • Stainless Steel Panels - $8.50 - $12.00 per square foot installed. • Tar Torch Down - $1.50 - $3.50 per square foot installed.








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