No. Most companies will obtain the necessary measurements and inspections from outside the home.
However, meeting with each estimator allows an opportunity to discuss your specific goals in obtaining a new roof and you may find each estimator will have slightly different recommendations in terms of materials and suggested options.
This is also an opportunity to get a feel for a company's performance in the scheduling and keeping of appointments.
In Bibb county you can install 2 layers on a roof.
If the existing roof is laying down and we determine no rotten wood, yes you can
roof over the first layer. If we do this we can not inspect the decking
from the top side only the attic side. This will save you money!!
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Roofing felt paper, sometimes known as "tar" paper, is an underlayment that is installed between the roof decking and roof shingle. Commonly used weights for residential housing are the 15# and 30# underlayments.
In the past, 30# felt was often used in conjunction with the organic asphalt shingles then on the market. Today's fiberglass composite shingles offer greater durability and a longer life expectancy in a thinner and lighter format. Many manufacturers today recommend using 15# felt with their 20 year and 25 year fiberglass composite shingles available in our region.
While many consumer publications continue to recommend 30# felt for reroofing projects, we suggest the manufacturer's recommendations are followed to ensure full warranty protection.
Generally, we schedule the materials to be delivered by our supplier two days before your planned roofing date. In most cases, the materials will be loaded directly to the roof area of your home, allowing you unimpeded access to your parking area. If there are reasons your roof cannot be loaded (power lines or tree branches in the way, or if your roof has too steep of a pitch) you will be notified in advance of the situation.
We do request that you keep the driveway area clear of vehicles on the day your delivery is scheduled unless someone will be home to move the vehicles when the supplier arrives.
No. In fact many folks prefer not to be home when the hammering starts!
We do not need access inside the home providing there is an outside electrical outlet we can use in the case of bad wood or if you have chosen the option of a ridgevent system.
However, if we have noted the possibility of damaged plywood, some homeowners like to be home to inspect the decking and assist in making the decision of how much decking to replace in cases of cosmetic consideration.
Yes. In all roofing jobs, some of the finer grit will fall between the cracks of the plywood or plank board decking. In cases where a ridge vent system is installed, sawdust will fall into the attic. We suggest removing or covering any items stored in the attic space if dust or debris accumulation is a concern.
Yes. On all roofing jobs there is a degree of vibration which comes down through the framework of the home. While it is not necessary to panic, it is recommended you safeguard fragile items such as glass globes on chandeliers, pictures which are not securely mounted to the wall, or the "old family heirloom" on the mantel.
Items in the kitchen cabinets should not be affected, nor should there be a need to empty the china cabinet. If in doubt, take a few minutes to protect any non-replaceable items.
What often separates roofing companies is the quality of the site clean up at the end of a job.
Professional roofing contractors should remove all roofing debris, clean out the gutter system and do a thorough cleaning of the grounds and landscaping. Included in this is the use of a magnet to pick up any nails that have reached the ground level. The perimeter of the home including lawn, landscaped areas, driveway and support vehicle parking area should be included in the search for nails.
You can reach us by e-mail at: crosby@Crosbyroofing.com
912-743-1444 for a free estimate