What to Look For In A New Roof?
Re-shingling your roof is an important decision . . . it is a major home improvement
and your new roof will be on your home for many years to come. Choosing a new roof should
not be a difficult decision . . . selecting the right roofing material">
What to Look For In A New Roof?
Re-shingling your roof is an important decision . . . it is a major home improvement
and your new roof will be on your home for many years to come. Choosing a new roof should
not be a difficult decision . . . selecting the right roofing material">
What to Look For In A New Roof?
Re-shingling your roof is an important decision . . . it is a major home improvement
and your new roof will be on your home for many years to come. Choosing a new roof should
not be a difficult decision . . . selecting the right roofing material">
What to Look For In A New Roof?
Re-shingling your roof is an important decision . . . it is a major home improvement
and your new roof will be on your home for many years to come. Choosing a new roof should
not be a difficult decision . . . selecting the right roofing material, however, can be a
challenging process. We at McLeod will help you find the information you need to make an
educated decision.
Selecting the right roofing material is the first decision to be made. Some issues to
think about are style, color, performance and warranty protection.
Select a shingle style and color that best suits your home's
exterior.
McLeod has a showroom containing many styles and types of roofing material, stop in
and you can get an idea of what is available to you.
Make sure the roofing product meets building code requirements.
UL Class "A" fire rating is the highest fire resistance standard.
Will the weight of the product require added reinforcement? Check with your local
building department about reinforcement requirements.
Are there landmarks ordinances in your yown?
Product warranty
How long of a warranty are you looking for? Roofing products vary in warranty from 10
years for built-up products and 20 to 40 years for composition shingles.
Is the roofing product walkable?
Most roofing materials are not designed to be walked on, some products are much more
walkable than others. For instance composition shingles, simulated shakes and simulated
slates are usually very walkable, while slate and spanish tile are not walkable.
Is your home capable of handling a heavyweight tile or is it
going to be limited to a lightweight product?
Homes with existing composition shingles, wood shakes or rock are most likely going to
be restricted to lightweight products. Depending on what the city requires you may or may
not be able to reinforce the structure to handle the heavier weights. If you are
considering going to a heavyweight product it is best to start off with a Structural
Engineer to determine if reinforcement is an option.
These are just a few of the issues to consider when choosing a roofing product, please
feel free to contact the sales staff at McLeod with any questions you might have.
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