Up On The Roof
Stories, News & Tips From The Top
Common Roofing Questions
Question: I did some repairs to my roof and noticed there is no roofing felt under them. Is this the correct way to install shingles? Answer: No, it is not. Unless it’s an overlay (recover), there should be felt underlayment separating the roofing materials and the deck. Many home builders install roofs this way so that they can save money. ….
Yes or No To Pre-Purchase Inspections?
To hear professional home inspectors tell it, Americans take better care of their automobiles than their homes. Consequently, every home buyer should plan to spend the $400 to $600 necessary to have the house they like best thoroughly examined by an independent third party. But before you order an inspection, you should do some preliminary investigating of your own. That ….
Hiring a Contractor: 4 Secrets You Should Know
It’s often hard to know exactly what to look for in a roofing contractor, so here are 4 things you should know that will help to help simplify the process of hiring the right one for you! #1: Roofing Contractors Must be Insured Any roofing contractor you hire — whether for new roofing, roofing repairs or roofing restoration — must ….
Job Watch: Duro-Last Install
Follow along with Pete Scudder, President of Scudder Roofing Company, as he takes you on a job of the week! This installation is close to our hearts…the job was at our own headquarters and warehouse at 3342 Paul Davis Drive in Marina, CA. Duro-Last® roofing is an innovative single-ply, membrane roofing system that’s precision-fabricated and really great for low-sloped or flat ….
How Much Will It Cost To Replace Your Roof?
(BPT) – How can there be thousands of dollars difference between contractor bids for similar home improvement projects on neighboring homes? And how can homeowners get an idea of what a new roof will cost? In general, labor for a new roof should make up 60-65 percent of the cost and most of the remaining cost (30-35 percent), should be ….
