Create a checklist of things to do before you do anything else and obviously that includes getting your new roof. Any time you are engaged in a good size project, getting everything prepared for the big day is simply the smart approach. And do not rely on the contractor to tell you everything you need to know. You may not know this, but your state has dedicated offices and people who oversee contractors.
A solid visual once-over of your roof prior to work starting is advised, and the reason for this is to uncover possible issues. Sometimes anything that is amiss can be fixed during the installation of new shingles, but you really never know with these things.
You’ll be guaranteed to not be happy if you ignore the inspection and hear about it from the contractor. Once roofing contractors start removing the old shingles, the very last thing they want is to have to halt work because of something they’ve discovered. And you may not be in a position to afford the added cost of repair work.
So then your very first step that’s the easiest is doing online research, and in this case it’s how to choose a good roofing contractor. It’s really true that they’re not all the same with some being more professional, competent, and honest than others. This is the stuff none of us are born knowing, obviously, and the only way for you to discover it is by online research and asking questions.
Do an inspection in your attic and determine if there’s any type of insulation, anywhere. No matter how you get this done, it’s important that it is performed so get assistance if needed. The reason for this is to find out and then have it installed with the new roofing, plus you can insulate the roof inside your attic as well as the attic flooring. Maybe you have heard of the spray type applicators that are foam and expand, and you can go with that or another kind. Creating a thermal barrier is easy to do, and this is done with wood planks on the floor and on the wall struts. While it’s great to think you can trust any roofing contractor for your new roof, that’s not the case at all. Just go online and do some reading about this, and you’ll come across some pretty bad stories.