How to Know When to Consider Re-roofing Your Home

It may be time for you to install a new roof, but you’re not entirely sure. How do you know when it needs to be done? Here are some tidbits of great advice.

Spring is right around the corner and that means it’s an excellent time to inspect your roof for any damages. Start your inspection with a visual check from outside. Be on the lookout for any obvious damage first, such as missing shingles, cracked tiles, or warped or gapping wood shakes. Follow the roof line with your eyes. It should look perfectly horizontal. If instead, you notice a sag, it is possible there may be a structural problem created by a prolonged roof leak. If you do see a sag, you should consult a roofing repair professional immediately.

If you have an asphalt roof, look for thin, weather-worn shingles. If these shingles are brittle, it is possible that they have lost their protective inner oils, and a re-roof might be necessary. Over time, traditional wood shakes and shingles can warp, split, thin and be torn off, leaving the roof structure exposed to the elements. If you only notice a few spots that need work, a quick and simple roof repair may be in order.

To be thorough, roof inspection also needs to occur inside the house. Look for dark water stains on the ceilings of the attic or top floor of your home. If you notice anything, contact a professional for a complete consultation. We hope these few tips help! And if you notice anything suspicious, please contact our roofing professionals at A Real Advantage Construction right away.

How to Find a Roofer

The first step in hiring a roofing contractor for roof replacement is (naturally) to first find a few roofing contractors who can inspect your roof and submit a bid to you. But where do you find roofers? How do you know if they do quality work? The obvious option is to ask your friends and neighbors for their experience and get referrals. The second option is to drive around your neighborhood and watch New York roofing contractors work in progress. This is often a common site on a summer day. Talk to the homeowner and find out if their roofing contractors Queens are honest, professional, and licensed.

You can also contact your local Chamber of Commerce about contractors who are active in the community. The Better Business Bureau, state and local licensing authorities, local trade associations and your local yellow page directory are also excellent sources of information. Online sources for asphalt shingle roofing contractors Bronx and other roofing installers include craigslist and Angie's List. Make sure any Contractor's you use off Craigslist and other anonymous sources like the Yellow Pages can supply you with a list of references. Local suppliers of building products can also supply you with names of quality Roofing Contractors New York. Once you find three quality roofers Bronx you can move on to the next step - asking them to submit a bid.