Roofing Do's and Don'ts

• Do keep in mind that we are working for you and asking questions is important.
• Don't allow the contractor to bully you into not looking at the work being done on your home or business. And if they can't answer a few questions about what they doing you should ask yourself if you choose the right company
• Do be mindful that a job site is hazardous and keep clear as much as possible. Our company has a safety manual that all employees are required to read and sign that helps keep them aware of their surroundings but please watch out for us too.
• Don't allow children to play around the site there is always the chance something could fall and injure someone.
• Do make sure that the materials you are paying for are used on your roof. These materials include starter shingles along the edge of the roof and up the rake. You have to have felt paper covering the whole house. Ice and Water protection must be in the valleys, some companies use metal and others use rubber type membrane. Something has to be in the valley. Drip edge also has to be used on every edge on your home. Flashing (small pieces of metal) has to be used.
• Don't let yourself be talked into taking shortcuts that will cost you more in the long run. Having felt paper, starter shingles, drip edge, ice and water, flashing and caulk are a must on all jobs. (Except some flat roof systems) If these things are missing, you will pay later for new decking, new fascia etc. This is not a-you might this is a-you will. We cannot say enough that your roof is your most important investment in your home or business. Make sure you are getting a good job.
• Do ask for references and call and check out the company. Make sure they are licensed and insured. Is the company going to be there if you have a problem?
• Don't be afraid to ask for these things, it is your right as the homeowner, business owner or commercial contractor.  It isn't a good idea to have a friend (not experienced) in roofing to do the job for you, it may be cheap or even free but it isn't always good. And when your roof leaks will you still have them as a friend?
• Do make sure that the shingles going on your roof are new if that's what you paid for.
• Don't allow seconds and defective shingles to be used on your roof. Defective shingles don't have warranties..
• Do make sure that you are having ridge cap put on your ridge.
• Don't put cut-up dimensional shingles for cap.
• Do call Mr. Roofer for a free roof estimate or if you have any questions!

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