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.
Showing posts with label Roof Installation Bronx. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Roof Installation Bronx. Show all posts
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Monday, April 12, 2010
Purpose of Roofing Underlay
Even homeowners who are very picky about the brand of roofing shingle they prefer forget about what's underneath that shingle: underlay, or roofing felt. Few people, and even some roofing contractors from my experience, understand the purpose the of underlay. Yet, the roofing underlay design, specification and installation can have a big impact on the functionality of your new asphalt shingle roof New York and an impact on moisture in your home. Talk to your roofing installer Bronx about the types of underlay available for your roofing system New York. It is an important element of your fiberglass or asphalt shingle roofing Queens.
The roofing underlay should allow water vapour to pass freely through, and prevent water penetration into the building structure and insulation. Roofing felt is designed to hold condensation formed overnight on the underside of roofing materials and release it as vapour during the day. It is also a secondary layer of protection if your asphalt single roof Bronx fails, allowing rain, dust, wind, and moisture through. It also protects the insulation in your attic. With all these factors, your asphalt shingle roof replacement Queens or other shingle roofing should include careful consideration of the proper underlayment for your roofing material and climate.
The roofing underlay should allow water vapour to pass freely through, and prevent water penetration into the building structure and insulation. Roofing felt is designed to hold condensation formed overnight on the underside of roofing materials and release it as vapour during the day. It is also a secondary layer of protection if your asphalt single roof Bronx fails, allowing rain, dust, wind, and moisture through. It also protects the insulation in your attic. With all these factors, your asphalt shingle roof replacement Queens or other shingle roofing should include careful consideration of the proper underlayment for your roofing material and climate.
How to Prepare for Roof Installation
You may be wondering what to do with yourself, your family and your pets while your roof is being replaced. There are a couple questions you will want to ask yourself: 1) Am I going to be home during the day while my roofing contractor is pounding above my head, and potentially shaking bits and pieces of dust and materials down on my head? If so, can I deal with this?
If the answer is no, or you have a baby or children, or need quiet because you work from home - you will need to figure out a solution. Two years ago, I hired a roofing contractor New York to replace my asphalt shingle roof Queens and I learned several good lessons for this experience. The first was this: If you can leave your home and stay nearby during construction, that is a nice option. Of course, this is not often an option and not as important if you work outside the home 8+ hours a day. However, I had a 3 cats, 2 dogs and a baby so this was a serious consideration.
The next thing to consider is how the roofing is going to effect your interior. In most finished interiors, it is not an issue. In my case, we had our office in a converted garage with open rafters covered by underlayment and about 4 layers of old asphalt shingle roofing Queens that needed to be removed. As the roofing progressed, debris came raining down on our home office and it continues to slowly waft down onto important items 2 years later. Needless to say, don't expect the roofing contractor Bronx will take preventative measures. Make sure prevention is in the contract and completed before construction, or do the work yourself before rooofing construction New York begins.
The next issue is your yard. Most licensed contractors Queens will make an effort to cover your landscape and lay a tarp down to collect fallen materials, including nails. Even so, don't count on it. Get it in writing or do it yourself. If you are very particular about parts of your garden cover them yourself. In my case, the contractor promised to collect the roofing nails with a magnet, but two years later I am still finding nails that could be stepped on or eaten by my toddler or dogs.
Finally, you should find a place to put your animals other than your yard while the roofing contractor is comleteing his or her work. Your dogs may become protective and try to attack the workers, creating liability issues for you. At the least, the roofing installers Queens may leave the gate open and let your animals out. In my case, both of these issues occurred - fortunately, I was at home to curtail the damage. But still, how much hassle do you want to have? Crating your dog or putting her in a dog run is your best bet if you won't be at home.
If the answer is no, or you have a baby or children, or need quiet because you work from home - you will need to figure out a solution. Two years ago, I hired a roofing contractor New York to replace my asphalt shingle roof Queens and I learned several good lessons for this experience. The first was this: If you can leave your home and stay nearby during construction, that is a nice option. Of course, this is not often an option and not as important if you work outside the home 8+ hours a day. However, I had a 3 cats, 2 dogs and a baby so this was a serious consideration.
The next thing to consider is how the roofing is going to effect your interior. In most finished interiors, it is not an issue. In my case, we had our office in a converted garage with open rafters covered by underlayment and about 4 layers of old asphalt shingle roofing Queens that needed to be removed. As the roofing progressed, debris came raining down on our home office and it continues to slowly waft down onto important items 2 years later. Needless to say, don't expect the roofing contractor Bronx will take preventative measures. Make sure prevention is in the contract and completed before construction, or do the work yourself before rooofing construction New York begins.
The next issue is your yard. Most licensed contractors Queens will make an effort to cover your landscape and lay a tarp down to collect fallen materials, including nails. Even so, don't count on it. Get it in writing or do it yourself. If you are very particular about parts of your garden cover them yourself. In my case, the contractor promised to collect the roofing nails with a magnet, but two years later I am still finding nails that could be stepped on or eaten by my toddler or dogs.
Finally, you should find a place to put your animals other than your yard while the roofing contractor is comleteing his or her work. Your dogs may become protective and try to attack the workers, creating liability issues for you. At the least, the roofing installers Queens may leave the gate open and let your animals out. In my case, both of these issues occurred - fortunately, I was at home to curtail the damage. But still, how much hassle do you want to have? Crating your dog or putting her in a dog run is your best bet if you won't be at home.
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