Roofing is one of the most important and good looking part of your home’s exterior. With a wide range of designs and colors, one has the option to choose the best roof for their respective homes. When it comes to buying, installing or maintaining a roof, home owners often get confused as they don’t want to take any chance with something which adds a lot of curb appeal to their house.
Don’t worry! It is not that big a deal. Having doubts in mind is not a surprising thing and one should contact the professionals regarding any information they want to have. So, let us answer some of the most common FAQ’s on roofing.
FAQ’s on Roofing System
How does one get to know about the roof which is getting expired?
The following signs will help in detecting the expiration of a roofing system
Missing, curling or cracked shingles
Leakage in attic
Stains on the ceilings
Rotten fascia
Blisters in paints
What all options are available for Re-roofing?
There are two options for this, either go for a tear-off or a re-cover roof. Re-roofing involves the re-roof of shingles while tear off strips your old roof apart completely.
Which one is better amongst Tear Off and Roof Over?
Getting a new roof installed on the existing one does saves a lot of money but affects the performance of the roofing system. More than 2 layers on asphalt shingles is not recommended at all as it affects a home’s structural integrity. We strongly recommend tear off roof for a better performance.
What are the different Types of Roofing Materials?
There are a lot of roofing materials available in the market. Based on the quality and brand, they differ greatly in their price.
Asphalt Shingles
Wooden Shingles and Shakes
Clay & Concrete Tiles
Slate
Metal
Fiber Cement
What is the cost of Re-roofing?
It depends on a lot of factors like area of the roof, material chosen for re-roofing, the shape and the slope of the roof etc. We always prepare an estimate before heading for any kind of roofing job to help our customers adjust their budget accordingly.
How much time does it take for Re-Roofing?
Most of the time, it takes a day or two to complete the roofing work. However, this duration can exceed if there are any structural repairs to be done before roofing. A bigger size roof may demand some extra time than an average sized roofing.
Have any roofing issue?
If you are having roofing issues regarding its maintenance, repair or replacement, feel free to call our ‘a2zroofing’ professionals. Our skilled and experienced professionals are capable of handling any roofing issue and deliver results in the shortest possible time.