There are plenty of smaller issues that may not get listed in the summary but could add up to something major so don t get caught out.
How to make sure you get a good roof.
After all considering how expensive roof repairs can be you want to make sure that you re covered for as long as possible.
I have been thinking of getting a new roof lately.
I will definitely have to make sure that i am not there when i get a new roof.
Use good quality binoculars to check your roof out from the ground if you can manage to get an unobstructed view from there.
Take time to make an informed decision.
Don t jump at the lowest bidder.
Make sure that it is steady placed on solid level ground not in front of a door and extended at least 3 feet above the roof edge.
You don t want a bunch of shingles falling on your flowers and ruining your landscaping.
This is definitely good advice for when i have my roof replaced.
Set specific hours with them and make sure your grass landscaping brick and all of your exterior property will be kept in order.
Otherwise climb up on a sturdy extension ladder.
That way if your roof does get damaged again during the warranty period you do not have to worry about paying for the repairs again.
Ask at least three different companies to submit proposals.
The one that i have is starting to leak an awful lot.
Learn what you can from each person who looks at your roof and ask questions.
It is amazing how many homeowners just read the summary.
Pay careful attention to what each roofer recommends.
Our house is starting to get really bad water damage because of it.