Depending on which finish, look, and capability you want your roof to have will effect what kind of roof type fits you best. Here are some of the most common roofing types:

• Asphalt Shingles
• Metal Roofing
• Solar Tiles
• Stone-Coated Steel
• Rubber Slate
• Slate
• Green Roofs

The least expensive type of roof is an Asphalt shingle roof. These roofs are less expensive then other because the cost for materials is much less than other roofing types. Asphalt roofs are also the most popular roof on the market today because of how much quality they give you for the price.

People that work on roofs may be called a roofer, roofing professional, roofing specialist, or roofing contractor. A roofer's job is to inspect, advise, replace, install, and maintain the roofs of homes, businesses, buildings, and any other structure with a roof.

Depending on the material of your roof will determine how often you should replace it. Below are the common estimates for some different roofing material.

• Composition Shingles: 12-20 Years
• Asphalt Shingles: 15-30 Years
• Wood Shingles: 20-25 Years

Staying home during your roof replacement is truly up to you. Although roofs only take a short time to replace, if you work from home, or don't love being around construction then you may want to stay out of the house during your roof replacement Many people decide to stay in the home during their roof construction because it's not usually a terrible experience.

Of course no question that you have is a bad question when it comes to your roofing project, but here are the questions you should ensure you ask any company before getting your roof repaired/replaced by them.

1. What is your company name, and address?
2. Does your roofing company have insurance?
3. Do you use roofing subcontractors?
4. Does your company hold a proper roofing contractor license?

The amount of layers that you can put on your roof will vary depending on your location because it is determined by your areas building codes. Many building codes allow for two layers of shingles to be on a roof that has a pitch of less than or equal to 4/12. Roofs with a steeper pitch than 4/12 can sometimes be allowed to have three layers of shingles. Roofs that have more layers on them are generally less safe because if the structure of your building can't handle the weight of your roof it is very unsafe for the building, and anyone who occupies it. Therefore be very careful with multiple layers of roofing.

Many roofing companies usually offer gutter services as well because they almost go hand and hand. Although all roofers do not always do gutters, there is a great chance that they do both.

The least expensive type of roof is an Asphalt shingle roof. These roofs are less expensive then other because the cost for materials is much less than other roofing types.

Asphalt roofs are also the most popular roof on the market today because of how much quality they give you for the price.

People that work on roofs may be called a roofer, roofing professional, roofing specialist, or roofing contractor.

A roofer's job is to inspect, advise, replace, install, and maintain the roofs of homes, businesses, buildings, and any other structure with a roof.

Many home owners spend around $350-$1,200 for an average roof repair. These repairs usually consist of sealing a leak by replacing, and re-sealing the shingles on your roof.

Depending on how mild or severe your roof damage is will directly impact how much your roof repair will cost.

Therefore the best way to see how much it cost to patch a roof is to contact us for a Free Estimate.

It's a big deal to pick a good roofer when you're getting any roof job done because the roof is such an important part of your home/building.

Therefore in order to pick a good roofer you should:

1. Check Online Reviews: Companies can no longer hide from being exposed by wronged customers, which is why online reviews is a great way to understand how good a company is. Before choosing any roofing company check their online reviews and see what customers are saying.
2. Research Better Business Bureau Rating: The Better Business Bureau is a great way to know how good your roofer is because when a company has a great BBB score they are usually very reliable.
3. Check For Proper License & Insurance: Any reliable roofing company has insurance and should be able to provide you with proof they have the proper licenses, and insurance. If any person/company is hesitant in proving they have the proper license, and insurance for your roofing job stay far away.
4. Do Some Material Research: Know your roofing materials, and the average cost of them can be a great advantage. A good roofing company will ensure that they choose the right material for your job, at a fair market price.

Homeowner's insurance may cover your roof repair depending on what caused the roof damage. Another big factor in determining if your homeowner's insurance will cover your repair will depend on your coverage.

All homeowner's insurance plans can differ, therefore the easiest way to understand if your repair will be covered is to contact your homeowner's insurance company. Some roofing companies (Like Us) will work with your homeowner's insurance company with you so that insurance claim/process is much easier for you.

Contact Us To Work w/ Homeowner's Insurance Roofing Claims

Your roofing surface is often measured in "squares". When someone refers to a "square" it is equal to 100 square feet of your roof. Therefore to figure out how many squares your roof is you would take the total square feet measurement of your roof and then divide that by 100.

For example, if your roof is 15,000 square feet in total you would divide that by 100 in order to determine that your roof is 150 squares. (15,000/100 = 150 Squares)

Depending on the material of your roof will determine how often you should replace it. Below are the common estimates for some different roofing material.

• Composition Shingles: 12-20 Years
• Asphalt Shingles: 15-30 Years
• Wood Shingles: 20-25 Years

In order to find out the size of your roof you have to measure all of the rectangular surface area on your roof. Once you figure out each surface area for your roof's design you add them all up and you'll have the told design for your roof.

For A Detailed Explanation w/ Pictures & Diagrams On How To Measure Your Roof Click Here

Staying home during your roof replacement is truly up to you. Although roofs only take a short time to replace, if you work from home, or don't love being around construction then you may want to stay out of the house during your roof replacement

Many people decide to stay in the home during their roof construction because it's not usually a terrible experience.

Of course no question that you have is a bad question when it comes to your roofing project, but here are the questions you should ensure you ask any company before getting your roof repaired/replaced by them.

1. What is your company name, and address?
2. Does your roofing company have insurance?
3. Do you use roofing subcontractors?
4. Does your company hold a proper roofing contractor license?

The amount of layers that you can put on your roof will vary depending on your location because it is determined by your areas building codes. Many building codes allow for two layers of shingles to be on a roof that has a pitch of less than or equal to 4/12. Roofs with a steeper pitch than 4/12 can sometimes be allowed to have three layers of shingles.

Roofs that have more layers on them are generally less safe because if the structure of your building can't handle the weight of your roof it is very unsafe for the building, and anyone who occupies it. Therefore be very careful with multiple layers of roofing.

Many roofing companies usually offer gutter services as well because they almost go hand and hand. Although all roofers do not always do gutters, there is a great chance that they do both.