How Do I Know If My Roofer Will Do A Good Job?
In this day and age, it’s easy for a roofing contractor to claim they have an eye for detail. What we’ve found is that not all roofers are alike, and not all jobs are completed to the utmost satisfaction. When a roofing contractor is missing a keen eye for detail and actual expertise in the field, you might be wasting valuable home upgrade money. Here’s what to look for to know whether or not your roofer will do a good (or great) job.
They Consider The Weather
Not all weather, roofing materials, and seasons during a roofing installation are the same. They consider rain and the angle of the sun at different times of the year and factor those into their recommendations and installation techniques. Roofing longevity is affected by climate and excessive sunlight or shade, so all of these play a factor in roofing decisions. A great roofing contractor will know exactly how to manage a project around them and recommend the best options to their customers because of those weather differences.
They Understand Proper Insulation And Ventilation
A roofing contractor that understands proper roofing insulation and ventilation can save on energy costs for homeowners. Not only is the roof a crucial piece of your home’s safety and structure, but great roof insulation and ventilation is a science in itself.
Poor ventilation can cause hot air to get trapped in your roof and make your air conditioning system have to work too hard. Having adequate ventilation helps keep energy costs lower and your roof to last longer.
They Install Adequate Underlayment
Roofing underlayment is a moisture and weather barrier. It withstands rainfall, snow, and wind much better than shingles alone are capable of doing. Low quality underlayment can mean wrecked roofs, water leaks, and more home hazards during any storm.
They Know Home And Roof Aesthetics
Have you driven by a home that you could tell had a brand new roof, but the aesthetics had you scratching your head? Yeah, that’s chalked up to a homeowner asking for something and a roofer not knowing how to make a well-functioning roof look good or maybe even worse the aftermath of some bad roofing DIY.
We always say leave roofing upgrades or roofing installation to the professionals, but most of all, roofing professionals that have an eye for design and can communicate market value functionally combined.
They Are Certified Under A Manufacturer
A roofing contractor that is certified under a manufacturer will know what is required to keep your roof under warranty and that in itself can mean they’re doing a great job.
Manufacturing certifications in the contracting industry often have to be renewed. Roofing companies that continually renew their certifications mean they are continuously improving their knowledge base and keeping your roofing up to proper manufacturer’s specifications.
Quality roofing workmanship is in the details. You’ll know when your roofer did a great job when you can cross off most of the above factors, or quiz them on them before getting started. Now there’s even more that goes into a great roof and roofing experience, and likely if your roofer is paying attention to weather, proper insulation, and ventilation, are manufacturer certified. They understand aesthetics and how a roof should impact your home value. When you hire a professional roofer with these qualities, you can feel good knowing they’ll do a great job on your roofing project.
Patterson Construction Company installs and repairs residential roofs of all kinds, skylights, roof ventilation, fascia, and underlayment on Phoenix-area homes. Call 602-825-3638 for a free quote today!
