Things to Consider When Replacing a Roof

First Roofing and Building Services

By: Lourdes

​​Your home’s roof is like the cherry on top of a sundae which means it’s the most important component of your house. It keeps water, critters, and all other things out. While no one likes having to pay to replace a roof its something that should be done for the sake of your home.

Here are a few tips to consider when it’s time for your roof installation:

Shop around:
Get references from your family, friends or neighbors that your trust and check major roofing manufacturer websites for lists of certified installers. Remember you get what you pay for so make sure you shop around wisely because you want to make sure the job is going to get done right.
Types of Roofing:
Just like phones, new roofing materials come on the market all the time. If the last time you reroofed your home was 15 years ago, it’s definitely time to look at what’s currently on the market. New materials may cost more, but they will last longer, and they will also give you better curb appeal.
It’s Going to be Loud:
Keep in mind when you replace your roof there’s going to be a lot of noise going on. From scraping and shedding of older materials and hammering and installing the new roof materials it’s going to cause a lot of noise. So, while that is going on if you, your children, or pets are sensitive to loud sounds find other things to keep you busy and out the house while the installation is taking place.
Read the contract and warranty:
Before you allow a roofer onto your home make sure you read through your contract and make sure you understand everything stipulated in it and that it mentions everything you talked about with them. Make sure to look at every little detail and if there’s anything you don’t understand or have questions regarding certain things make sure to discuss it with your contractor. As far as warranty goes make sure what is and isn’t covered. After all it is a big investment and it isn’t something cheap. It’s important to know what exactly the warranty covers in the event of a problem.  Texas First Roofing & Construction, Roofing Contractors Dallas, TX will help you out with your new roof installation.