Questions for your Roofing Contractor
Helping homeowners ask the right questions when selecting a roofing contractor.
Purchasing a new roof is one of the biggest decisions you’ll ever make for your home, so it’s important that it’s done right and that you working with a roofing contractor who will stand behind their work for years to come. When you work with an Owens CorningTM Preferred and Platinum Preferred Roofing Contractor in your area, they meet highest standards and satisfy the strictest requirements in the roofing industry.
When choosing a roofing contractor on your own, you need to make sure you ask all the right questions. Here are some of the important topics you’ll want to discuss.
Homeowner education - Your contractor should offer a thorough explanation of the entire roofing system and how all the parts work together so you can make educated decisions.
Roofing credentials - Are they members of trade associations or manufacture contractor programs like the Owens Corning™ Roofing Preferred Contractor Program? Are they up to date latest industry standards and technology?
References - Ask for references and call a few of them.
Code compliance- You contractor should know and be in compliance with all local building codes. For example, local codes will determine the maximum number of roof layers you can have and whether or not components such as underlayment are required.
Adequate insurance coverage- Make sure your home is protected from accidental damage. Owens Corning™ Roofing Preferred and Platinum Preferred Contractors hold at least $1,000,000 in general liability insurance.
Additional warranty and workmanship coverage - Does your contractor offer an extended warranty or workmanship coverage? Owens Corning™ Roofing Preferred and Platinum Preferred Contractors offer several different levels of Roofing System Limited Warranties that offer up to a lifetime* of material and workmanship coverage.
Written Estimate - Your estimate should include an accurate description of the work to be performed plus work that may have to be contracted out.
Getting a new roof installed on your house is a great way to update your home and improve your curb appeal. By asking these key questions in the process of selecting a professional roofing contractor, you will increase your chances of having a safe and successful installation of your new roof system. For over 75 years, Owens Corning has been an industry leader in delivering the right roofing solutions.
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