Roofing Tips

HELPFUL TIPS FOR YOUR ROOFING JOB

As you consider your roofing repairs or new roof installation, please take some time to study these helpful tips.

  • We recommend getting 3 estimates from different roofers.
  • If you want a local, family owned and operated company with decades of hands on experience to take care of your roofing needs, give us a call to set up your free inspection! 817-933-ROOF (7663)

PAYING YOUR CONTRACTOR

  • Confine your pets.
  • Clear driveway.
  • Don’t water yard before or during work.
  • Remove wall hangings and breakables.
  • Protect valuable and sentimental items that could be harmed.

HANDY ROOFING PREP TIPS

  • When removing old shingles, you must inspect all decking for split or broken decking.
  • Replace or re-nail decking as needed.
  • Clean decking or loose debris.
  • Install 15lb or 30lb felt paper or underlayment.
  • Install shingles with 4 nails per shingle.
  • No more than 5 5/8 inches from the bottom of the shingle.
  • Never use staples on fiberglass or asphalt shingles.

USEFUL ROOFING INSTALLATION TIPS

  • Never make any payment until the job is finished.
  • You should be completely satisfied with the work performed.