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Showing posts with label roofer. Show all posts
Showing posts with label roofer. Show all posts

Sunday, September 1, 2013

Homeowners Should Ask for an Estimate in Writing

Roof estimates are sometimes a headache for homeowners to ask for, but a necessary part of replacing or repairing a roof. After all, repairing a roof or installing a new roof is not an inexpensive venture, and homeowners want to be sure they know what they are getting for the money they are charged. Having a roofer look at your roof and throw around numbers is one way to go about hiring reliable roof contractors, but it sure won’t keep you from being swindled out of hard-earned money. In fact, when you call roofing companies and say repair my roof, or replace my damaged roof, and they offer estimates, homeowners should make sure to know what should be included in the estimate to ensure they aren’t being taken advantage of, and they get the roof they deserve.

Roof estimates are an important part of finding trustworthy roof installers, but only the best roofers will offer written roof estimates. When fly-by-night roofers come to your door and say they will repair your roof or install a new roof for some amount of money, without offering a written estimate, you should shut the door firmly and not look back. Reputable roofing companies such as DFW Best Roofing offer written estimates for the homeowner to make a decisions.  


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Wednesday, August 21, 2013

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Metal Over Existing Shingles

On an existing home, the metal roof can be applied over the existing roof. The metal roofing prices are reduced because the homeowner does not need to have the current roofing material removed, a time-consuming and often expensive project. The lightweight nature of metal makes it easily portable, reducing transportation costs. When metal roofs are used on new construction, they are ordered by the piece, cutting back on waste material and allowing sheets to be cut to exact lengths. One of the reasons that metal roofing prices are higher is because the materials cost more to obtain. In addition, the installation process is very technically involved. Installers must possess special skills and have undergone training specific to the type of metal roofing system that is being used. Many more hours of tedious work are required to install a metal roof than are needed for an asphalt roof. It takes between two and three times longer to install a roof made from metal.