Planning to Install a New Roof at your Home? 5 Things to Know

 

There are things in life that just need careful planning and consideration. One of these is the roof of your home. Replacing the roof on your home can be a significant renovation project, however, it’s also a major undertaking. Installing a new roof on your home is a permanent investment that will have to last for years. We, Jamie Roofing are here to help you in considering several factors before the actual installation takes place.

1. Should you replace or repair the roof?

First of all, do you really need to replace the roof of your home? People tend to replace the roof when the roof itself has reached the end of its service life or when they are planning to sell the house for a higher price. You can determine the need for replacing the roof by hiring a contractor to do the inspection. They can certainly help with the decision of replacing or repairing the roof.

2. Select the right material for roof

One of the most vital decisions is your roofing material. When deciding on a material, appearance, price, and lifespan of each product should be considered. This fairly depends upon what do you want to achieve and how long do you expect your roof to last.

Here are some great materials to choose from:

•Residential/Commercial Asphalt Shingles – Asphalt shingles can be used on homes and apartments and they very appealing, affordable, and again last 20-30 years. 

•Metal Roofing – If you’re looking after the longevity of the roof, you should definitely go with metal roofing. Metal roofs can last up to 70 years. On top of that when you install insulation and drywall, the noise from outside on your roof will not penetrate into your home.

•Solar Roof Shingles – These are also known as photovoltaic shingles. Solar shingles let you enjoy the benefits of solar power

•Single-Ply Roofing – Commercial buildings with flat roofing systems have benefited from single-ply options. Common choices are EPDM, TPO, and PVC. These are flexible and easy to work with.

Consider each option carefully considering both advantages and disadvantages of each. If you're unsure about which material would best suit your home, you can always hire an expert to take a look at your roof and figure out which materials would be the best investment for your house.

3. Stripping of the previous roof.

Another critical decision to make is whether you’ll be stripping off your old roofing material or just do re-roofing? A re-roofing is usually a faster and more affordable process than a replacement.

4. Consider installing it yourself

If you have the tools at your disposal and an ample amount of experience, simple installations like asphalt shingles may be manageable by yourself. Figure out roughly how much doing it yourself will save you the amount, then decide whether it's worth the risk of potentially building a leaky roof.

5. Finding the right contractor

The most crucial aspect of roof replacement is finding the right roof contractor for your home. During the planning process of roof replacement, request a quote for your project from various roofing contractors and make sure that they can install the roof you are looking for.  

Why Jamie Roofing Chimney & Flat Roof Repair NJ?

If you're in need of roof repairs or replacements, look no farther than Jamie Roofing, one of the most trusted roofing companies in NJ. We collaborate with manufacturers to give you the best roofing material. For over the past 15 years, we have provided roof solutions that are beautiful, long-lasting, and in accordance with requirements and other local codes.

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