Roofing is a crucial stage in the construction of any building. A well-constructed roof protects a house and its residents. The profession of roofing contractors is of great help when installing a new roof or repairing an existing one. Choosing the right roofing system can sometimes be a stressful process. To avoid confusion, it is vital to narrow down which roofing aspects are the most important. To choose the right roofing system for your home, you should consider the five “C’s” – climate, codes, characteristics (of the building), costs and contractors
Climate
First, you should take climate into account when choosing a Roofing system. The climate of your area will determine the amount and of insulation, you need for your roof. Primarily hot locations will benefit from a reflective roofing system, which will cut cooling bills. Heat sinks, which lessens the amount of heat shock that can happen if a roof is abruptly cooled in an event of a storm. Conversely, your roof will require more insulation if located in a predominantly cold area. If a high-temperature spread between winter and summer exists, then you should choose a roofing system that will contract and expand with thermal change. Other climate factors to consider are wind and type and amount of precipitation.
Codes
It is extremely significant to research your area’s codes when selecting your next roofing system. These include the building code, energy code, and fire code. You should also check if your area has any ordinances regarding the aesthetics of your Memphis Roofing system. Other local ordinances may affect how and when your roof can be installed (i.e. working hours and noise reduction).
Characteristics of the Building
The characteristics of your building will have a tremendous influence on your roofing choice. Important features to consider include the building height, type and slope of the deck, floor plate, location of the site, access to the roof, amount of equipment on the roof and its location, drainage and the service elevator’s availability, load capacity and size. Also, if a crane cannot be used on the site, your choice of a Memphis roofing system will be limited to what can be brought in by helicopter or hand carried.Construction Costs
Costs
Before you install a new roofing system, you need to determine a budget. You can hire Beneficial Roofing at Memphis, TN to perform a roof inspection and tell you what can be recovered and what needs to be replaced, as well as a cost estimate. The Beneficial Roofing consultant can prepare a construction document that includes all of these requirements before charging the work. With an adequate, agreed-upon budget plan for the roof assures that all members involved are on the same side and that there won’t be any unpleasant surprises down the road.
Contractors
Finally, keep in mind that a new, quality roofing system is not possible without credible contractors in which to install it. Be sure to research the credentials of potential roofing contractors by using the Internet and by asking friends, family, and co-workers who may have hired them for past jobs. Also, it may be a good idea to select roofer in the area as they can react more quickly to urgent problems than roofers who are far away from the site.
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Does it take long to replace a roof on a house?
Replacing a roof is a labor intensive project and depending upon the type, size and complexity of the roof it could take one day or a few days or more to complete. It also depends upon weather conditions. Bad weather always creates delays and hinders completion of the project.
Can you install roof shingles in winter?
Asphalt shingles can be installed properly in winter (late fall and winter) but only if some additional costly measures are taken. A specialized adhesive is needed to be manually applied to each shingle if the temperature is below 40 degrees Fahrenheit.
What is the minimum roof pitch for asphalt shingles?
The manufacturers say a 4/12 pitch is the minimum but the absolute minimum is 2/12. Pitch is measure in inches in vertical rise over one foot of horizontal run. So a 4/12 pitch roof rises 4 inches vertically for every 12 inches of horizontal run.
How long do asphalt shingles last?
Asphalt shingles can last up to 30 years. Wood shingles and shakes have a target lifetime of 30 years, but they can last much longer under moderate weather conditions.
What roof lasts the longest?
Material lifespan:
So the metal, steel, tile, concrete and slate roofs last the longest. Asphalt, built-ups and single ply are the next longest lasting roofing material.
Are metal roofs noisy?
This may surprise you but metal roofs, when installed with solid sheathing, are actually quieter than asphalt roofs. These metal roofs, when installed properly, can actually silence the noise from rain, hail and other bad weather better than those other roofing materials.
Do metal roofs attract lightening?
No. Metal roofs do not attract lightening and are not struck any more often than any other roofing materials. People’s concern about metal roofs being hit by lightning strikes comes from the fact that metal can be an electrical conductor.
Bottom line, what is the cost to the homeowner?
If you have insurance and insurance is paying, then the homeowner’s cost is their deductable and any upgrades. Call for a free quote and check your insurance policy to see the amount of your deductable to help you know the costs involved.
Does my roof have to be replaced or can it be repaired?
The common thought is that a leaking roof has to be replaced, but this is not necessarily the solution unless it is very old. Those missing, cracked, broken, or curling shingles are able to be repaired and replaced to stop a leak without replacing the whole roof, while older roofs or roofs with many leaks or other issues should be replaced.
What is the cost to repair my roof?
Repair costs vary and depend upon the pitch of the roof, the kind of shingles used, the condition of it, and how many different layers of shingles are on the roof. The only way to know what the price is to have someone come out to your house and provide you with a free quote.
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Beneficial Roofing
6990C Juanita Circle South
Memphis, TN 38133
Call (901) 979-9931