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HOW
WILL I KNOW WHEN IT'S TIME TO REROOF ? |
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WHAT
SHOULD I LOOK FOR IN A NEW ROOF ? |
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WHAT
SHOULD I LOOK FOR IN A CONTRACTOR ? |
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WHAT ELSE TO CONSIDER WHEN REROOFING
YOUR HOME |
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WHAT
SHOULD I LOOK FOR IN A NEW ROOF ?
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Reroofing your home is an important
decision . . . it is a major investment and your new
roof will be on your home for many years to come. And
it can be a difficult decision . . . selecting the right
roofing material can be a challenging process. The sales
staff at Spartan Supply can help you with information
that you will need to make an educated decision.
Selecting the right roofing material is the first decision
to be made. Key points to consider when you choose the
roofing products are style, color, performance and warranty
protection.
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Select
product style and color that best complement your home's
exterior brick, paint or siding. |
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Spartan Supply has an extensive showroom
displaying many styles and types of roofing material,
stop in and you can get an idea of what products are
available to you.
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Make
sure the roofing product meets code/neighborhood requirements. |
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UL
Class "A" fire rating is the highest fire resistance
standard.
Will the weight of the product require added reinforcement?
(Check your building department in your city concerning
reinforcement requirements.)
Are there neighborhood restrictions concerning roofing
materials used?
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Product
warranty |
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How long of a warranty are you looking
for? Roofing products vary in warranty from 10 years
for built-up products, 20 to 40 years for composition
shingles and up to 60 years to even lifetime warranties
on some tiles.
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Is
the roofing product walkable? |
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Although roofs are not designed to
be walked on, some products are much more walkable than
others. For instance composition shingles, simulated
shakes and simulated slates are usually very walkable,
while concrete and clay tile are not walkable.
Do you have a 2 story split level house that requires
access on the roof?
Do you have skylights or windows that need to be cleaned
and will require access to the roof?
Do you install holiday decorations that would require
you to go on your roof?
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Is
your home capable of handling a heavyweight tile or is
it going to be limited to a lightweight product? |
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Homes with existing composition shingles,
wood shakes or rock are most likely going to be restricted
to lightweight products. Depending on what the city
requires you may or may not be able to reinforce the
structure to handle the heavier weights. If you are
considering going to a heavyweight product it is best
to start off with a Structural Engineer to determine
if reinforcement is an option.
These are just a few of the issues to consider when
choosing a roofing product, please feel free to contact
the sales staff at Spartan Supply with any questions
you might have.
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