Energy Efficient Roofing

Getting Educated on Asking The Right Questions For Your Roofing Project

Friday, November 14, 2008

Most roofing contractors do not disclose
1. What type of plywood is going to be used, OSB or CDX?
2. What fasteners will be used to install the plywood, staples or nails?
3. Do they use subcontractors for the roof removal or installation (some companies just sell)?
4. What type of underlayment is going to be used on the project?
5. What type of ventilation is going to be installed, if any?
6. Are the flashings around the skyligths or fire-place going to be replaced?
7. Do they re-use the same roof jack flashings or replace with new?
8. What type of Ridge will be used on the project?
9. Is dry-rot or wood replacement included on the proposal?
10. How old is the license, not the name? (can be verified on State Contractor's Board Website)

If you are comparing apples to apples with roofing contractors, you may want to ask some of these questions.

Emilio Lopez
Senior Project Manager
Patriot Roofing Inc.
Roof Expert
San Diego County