When it comes to your home, a new roof is a big investment. Whether it is storm damage, wear and tear from age, or simply finding a new look for your home, understanding what is involved in the entire process can help you feel more confident and safe. If you’re wondering what you’ll get when you reroof your house, this guide will walk you through each step so you can make decisions in confidence in the expertise Old Time offers.
The Initial Inspection and Consultation
Prior to any work beginning, a thorough inspection should be made. Leaks, where the roof is structurally damaged, missing shingles, or penetration, all of which can be diagnosed and repaired by an Old Time Roofing iron-clad professional. So a quick assessment can help pinpoint very specifically what needs replacing and what can remain as is.
During your consultation, you will discuss:
- Best Roofing Material: What type of roof is best for your home? And your climate?
- Estimated costs and timelines
- Warranties and maintenance expectations
- Permitting requirements
Open and honest conversations are important to get started on the right foot and not be upset later.
Detailed Roofing Estimate
You will receive a written estimate after the inspection. This should be an itemized list of the materials, labor, and anything else, such as disposal or permit fees. Roofing is an investment; however, you shouldn’t go bankrupt to get a properly detailed proposal. Old Time Roofing will give you nothing less than an accurate & honest estimate so that you can be armed with confidence to budget.
Preparing Your Home and Property
Prep work is one of the most underrated parts of what to expect when getting a new roof. Before any of the installations can begin, you should protect your landscaping, outdoor furniture, and fragile plants. Your roofing team will schedule a day to spread some large tarps over your property and might even suggest that you move all vehicles away from the area to minimize any on-site accidents.
On the home’s interior, take down costly wall art or fragile ceiling fixtures. Putting a new roof on can be a shaker and mover of things in the building. They’re intended to keep your stuff and the movers safe.
Tear-Off and Underlayment Replacement
Once your home is ready, the roofing crew will start by tearing off your old shingles and underlayment. By hauling away the old roof, the contractor can have a look at the underside of the roof deck for signs of rot or weaknesses. A damaged plywood deck is one of the most common defects a roofer must fix before installing the new underlayment.
Having a good underlayment is a secondary defense against water, and that’s protecting your home in case your shingles are ever damaged at any time down the road. Old Time Roofing uses a high-end synthetic underlayment that has been designed for durability and to endure the harsh elements/fluctuating weather Florida gets.
Installation of New Roofing Material
This is where the project’s essence lies. After the underlayment is down then you can put on the type of roofing you want (and that is likely an asphalt shingle, metal, or tile, but it could be wood or something different), following the manufacturer’s directions and the building codes for your location. Each panel is tiered to channel water down and away from your house, into your gutters, and off your roof, allowing for excellent water drainage and helping prevent leaks.
At Old-Time Roofing, we take extra care during this process so each component fits, is fastened, and sealed tightly, so that when they are all working together, the result is the leak-free weatherproofing system that is written about.
Ventilation and Flashing
Proper ventilation is vital to a healthy roof. Your crew will check the ridge and soffit vents, and exhaust fans to make sure your attic breathes right. Without the benefit of ventilation, trapped heat and moisture can shave years off the life of your new roof and can create mold complications.
You held out an indispensable item that cannot be ignored: flashing. These bands of metal are cemented around chimneys, skylights, valleys, and other vulnerable places in the roof. By investing in quality flashing service, your roof gets secured against water from entering it for many years to come.
Site Cleanup and Final Inspection
A pro roofer doesn’t leave a big mess of trash after they’ve finished their work. Once the project is completed, your installer will clean your deck or fence by offering a full site cleanup that includes a magnetic sweep to ensure that any stray nails or pieces of metal are collected.
A final inspection will ensure a quality installation and that everything is properly put into place. We can answer any questions that you may have and even issue warranties that are applicable to your new roof at this time.
Long-Term Maintenance
Part of knowing what to expect when getting a new roof is the long run, or how much care it will require in the future. Routine inspections, ideally once a year, or more often after severe weather, are crucial to protecting your investment. Clean gutters and trim trees around your house, and check for small points of damage that may become big problems if you ignore them.
Old Time Roofing also offers a maintenance service that will surely increase the life of your roof. Two four-inch off-the-street sensors that can see trouble before trouble at keep your home safe and dry.
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Why Choose Old Time Roofing?
The roofing game, you see, is as much about craft, local knowledge, and reputation as it is about capital and company size. Old Time Roofing is a company with a name that can be trusted to take pride in their business; we have been in business with nothing but roofing for years. Their business is bonded, licensed, and has its team members certified for quality work per project.
When you decide to hire Old Time Roofing, you are hiring a hired hand that is:
- Knowledge of Local Subpar weather can shorten the life of typical materials utilized in construction.
- Utilizes premium materials and state-of-the-art installation techniques
- Provide direct, honest feedback while working on your project
- Provides warranties for reassurance
They will treat your house as if it’s their own and, having taken such care, they will look out for your health, your comfort, and your happiness.
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Final Thoughts
You have every right to fret over putting on a new roof since it’s typically one of the largest investments you’re ever going to make in your home. But it’s less daunting when you know what to expect from your new roof, and no surprises await you. It all starts with its first visit and ends with the final cleanup and ongoing maintenance, but everything in the middle, of course, the whole process will be easy and stress-free, when you have an expert like Old Time Roofing take care of the rest for you.
When it is time to protect your home, please don’t wait until little leaks have already initiated bigger and more costly repairs. Call Old Time Roofing now to schedule your consultation and start a roofing job that will last the lifespan of your building.
Old Time Roofing is a dedicated team of experts that can help you with the following:
Roofing materials that we work with:
Refrain from entrusting your roofing needs to just anyone. With Old Time Roofing, you can rest easy knowing that your roof is in capable hands. Contact us today!