Did Your Roofers Do a Good Job?

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Did Your Roofers Do a Good Job?
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• Having your roof repaired or replaced can be a
  significant expense, and as such, its vital that
  the work is carried out to a satisfactory
  standard. But should you check on the standard of
  your roofers work while the project is underway
  or wait until theyve finished? And what should
  you even be looking for?
• Below are a few things to look out for while the
  roofers are working, and some points to check
  once work has been completed (and ideally in the
  roofers presence so that they can answer any
  questions you might have)

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• Can you see drip edge flashing?
• The material that a good roofing contractor will
  install at every edge of your roof, drip edge
  flashing protects your home from water damage and
  guards it against pest infestations in the attic.
  If your roof is made from shingles, look up at
  the gables and eaves and see if each has a drip
  edge you should see metal flashing between the
  shingles and the underlayment. If you dont see
  it, your roof could easily spring a leak.

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• Does the roof look even and uniform?
• Once your roof has been repaired or replaced,
  give it a thorough visual inspection from the
  ground level and see if it looks uniform and even
  all over in appearance. If you see that the
  roofline is sagging, or any of the asphalt
  shingles arent the same color, you may have
  fallen victim to bad roofers.
• Is underlayment being used?
• Youll need to check on this while your roofing
  contractor is in the process of carrying out the
  work, and if you see that the roofers arent
  placing an underlayment between the sheathing and
  he shingles of your home, you should query this
  with them immediately. Acting as a barrier to
  protect your home from moisture, it also helps to
  prolong your roofs lifespan.

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• Have the roofers used effective flashing
  practices?
• Metal flashing, and plenty of it, should always
  be installed around areas of the roof that are
  prone to leaks, such as pipes or chimneys, and it
  should be placed under the shingles, not on top
  of them. If you dont see any metal flashing,
  youll need to raise your concern with the
  roofing contractor as soon as possible.
• Did the roofers leave the area in a respectable
  condition?
• A little bit of mess is always to be expected
  with a major job such as a roof repair or
  replacement, but a reputable roofing contractor
  will do their best to tidy away their materials
  and responsibly dispose of any debris or old
  shingles.

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• With plenty of great roofers out there, theres
  every chance your roof repair or replacement will
  go smoothly, but it pays to be aware of what they
  should be doing as part of their job, and what
  you should be looking out for as potential signs
  of a bad roofing job.
• RZ Construction Group Inc is a fully inclusive
  general contractor in Astoria NY. From initial
  design to final clean up, our results speak for
  themselves. We are fully licensed, insured, and
  bonded to provide both commercial and residential
  construction services to customers in Astoria and
  the surrounding area. Proud to serve New York
  State for 25 years. No job is too small nor too
  big. If you are looking for roofing repair
  contractors in Astoria NY or want to know more
  about our wide range of professional but
  affordable construction and repair services,
  reach out to us at [phone].