Roofing Project Questions and Answers
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How long will it
take to install my new roof? Answer: a number of factors come into play
when installing a new roof. An easy
1970s box house found in a number of older neighborhoods in Victoria, and
Duncan, BC may only take a few days to re-roof. However a house that has wood
shakes on it and requires plywood re-sheet may take up to a week, these houses
are very common in the Victoria, Duncan, BC areas. It may take an extra day or
so if your roof is complex with many small sections, such as; hips, valleys and
steep pitches. Poor access can also be a time consuming challenge. Weather is major factor; I say add a day for
every day it rains.
What is the best time of year to do my roof? Answer:
There is no real best time of year. Best temperature we feel is more
important. 10°C to 14°C is best
range. The common belief is that summer
is best; however this is not totally true.
Summer time the roofs are hot and shingles become soft from the heat,
causing asphalt shingle to be easily damaged. Winter weather is a much bigger
factor, as rain or snow could slow the roof job for a few days.
What does my estimate include? Answer: Most roofing
contractors price roofs to be competitive, this however is not always best for
the homeowner, because there are a number of benefits that may be overlooked at
the time of the initial visit. We will inspect and bring to your attention, other
possible problem areas and will include them in detail on your roof quote, as
optional items. Extra venting can be
added, chimneys can be re-pointed/ repaired, skylights can be changed or
installed, fascia boards can be replaced, Moldy sheeting can be removed
and replaced with new making for a heather home.
What type of shingle is best? Answer this is very
important and almost never spelled out in a roof quote. Asphalt shingles are
like any other consumer item you might purchase. Imagine going to a car lot
where all the cars look the same but some are beaters and some are good and
some are overpriced, this is very true when it comes to roofing shingles. Some
people will tell you that they will give you a heavy one for the price of a
regular one, but what they don't tell you is they are still a beater with
better heater. We offer mid-range shingles and we would never be part of
dressing up a dog. We install shingles that are going to last and prevent
costly call backs.
Do you have WCB insurance? Answer: This is very important
if you get a number of roof quotes and one seems too good to be true, it is
likely something is not getting paid or filed ie WCB. The Roofing industry is
full of individuals who work on the fringe bouncing from one company to the
next. They often get side jobs on places like Craigslist Victoria, Used
Victoria, or Used Cowichan in Duncan. WCB is a good way to sort these types
out. “I’m getting it” is not an answer, believe me if I had a dollar for every
time I heard that one I wouldn't need to roof anymore.
Do you need to get into the house? Answer: is,
yes a key should be given to the contractor, Roof's use power and
sometimes electric breakers can trip, leaving the roofing crew no way to finish
the day’s work if they have no way of restarting the power. Access to a
bathroom will also help the job go smoothly so roofers don’t have to leave for
bathroom breaks.
Will I be under a tarp? Answer: We generally try to complete what we remove in
a day. However, tarps are important
tools in the roofing industry and we will use them as an added level of
protection in area’s that likely wouldn’t leak without the tarp on, but you can
never be too careful with the weather changes we get in the Victoria, Duncan, BC
areas.
