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FIND YOUR DREAM HOME OR APARTMENT
I just had a roof put on in 2011 and it's not mentioned here. I got the TPO roof used on many commerical buildings. I have approx 1200 sq ft house,not sure how that shakes out roof wise. It cost around 5100. dollars. Because my 58 yr old house had PLANKS on the roof and Not plywood, they did not have to rip out a lot. It looks like white canvas stretched over the roof and I read a LOT of research before I bought. It's reduced my electric bill and cool to the touch during the hot part of the day, in florida. I'm no expert, but its basically a "memebrane" roof covered by the sheeting, it looks tough though. Good so far. Did have a little trouble with the subcontractor doing the wood facia, then roofer who hired him didn't want to cover his breaking my AC. Working on that. Might be a choice for some. Also, there were two "grades" and we opted for the commercial grade. Hope this helps.
nobody treats roofers with any respect anymore-all i ever see is how all the roofers r scammers-the homeowners have done a lot of scamming too-its hard to make a dollar doing an honest days work-either the homeowner thinks the contractor is going to get them or the other way round-if you want a good job done for a decent price-trust your roofer and dont try to get them to do the job for as cheap as possible-they work hard-and its really hot-help them-and they will be amazed that someone trusted them-in return youll get your moneys worth and the roof will last
It would serve your readers well if you mentioned the survey done some years ago by the major source for info in the constr.industry (yes, that big magazine). It found after a lengthy survey around the U.S. that 90% of roofs were improperly installed. That then means that those people will not have a warranty. Also, due to the fact that all roofs have to be installed with ALL the proper componants (a fully integrated roof), then a person will have a properly installed roof that will protect then AND give them the life of the roof as sold to them. A 25 yr roof should last 25 yrs. A 50 year architectural should last that long. Proper ventilation is also essential for the health of any roof.
Next, everyone should remember to deal with a reputable company that is GOING TO STAY IN BUSINESS. Why? The second a "tail light warranty" installer is done you will never see him again after the tailights disappear down the road with your hard earned money. With this gawd-awful recession that we are in 50% of contractors are out of business in one year per The US Small Business Administration. About 90 - 95% are out in 5 years. That means that few people have a warranty unless they are dealing with the right company. And, get the roof properly installed with all the correct componants as then it will last!
The value is in getting the roof done right if you really want Peace of Mind. Get it ALL in writing, too.
P.S. By the way.........I'll take a good asphalt roof like a GAF as the construction of it is Asphalt and Fiberglass construction..... not paper and asphalt as reported in the article. Asphalt roofs come in all sorts of looks and they are very cost effective.
Gary Wilson
You are refering to 'decra' brand (and style) metal roofing products. I can shingle your roof for around $225 a square (100 square feet). I can put metal panels on it for about the same. But metal shingles cost over $400 a square. That's why they aren't selling much.
And NO metal roofing manufacturer gives ANY warrenty AT ALL if you are withing 5 miles of the coast. Period!
And the prices quoted for almost all the roofing types were anywhere from 2 to 5 times what it really costs. So if your roofer is actually trying to charge those prices......
