Best Roofing Buying Guide

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Deciding when it is time to get a new roof is a process on its own, and many homeowners find themselves dragging their feet about making such an expensive decision. If you suspect that your roof may be on its final leg, the best thing for you to do is to contact a roofing contractor and have them take a look. Once you know what to expect, you can start planning when you will do the replacement, if you can get away with repairs, and ultimately start considering what type of roof you will decide. 

Working with an experienced contractor, like the team at Vancouver Roofing Company LLC, is always going to be your best bet when it comes to choosing the roof that best suits your needs, fits your budget, and will protect your home for many years to come. Although nothing can replace the wisdom and experience of a knowledgeable contractor, we have compiled a few examples of things that you will want to consider to guide you through the roof buying process.

What Is Your Budget?

The first step towards choosing a new roof is to have a clear, realistic understanding of your budgetary restrictions and limitations. This way, you will be able to have a productive and focused research period that will ultimately inform your final decision. If you do not consider your budget before anything else, you may find yourself falling in love with a new slate roof with all of the extras, only to realize that it costs a lot more money than you can either afford or are willing to spend. While it is true that a new roof will significantly increase your home value, it does not mean that you should spare no expenses when you are doing an installation.

Consider Your Environmental Needs

Once you have thought about your budget, the next step is to think about what types of protection your home needs against the elements. While the temperatures in Washington are generally quite mild, you will need to consider how to handle damp weather, moisture buildup, heavy rainfall, and will want to make sure that you are planning for the possibility of ice buildup, since it is not an impossibility. Additionally, you may want to consider high impact shingles to protect against possible hailstorms or heavy rain events. Your contractor will be able to walk you through each of these factors, and will design a roof that will protect your home for the life of the roof against all of these possible threats. 

Choose Your Appearance

Picking a new roof is not all about the technical capabilities — your roof takes up a substantial amount of the exterior of your home, and is, therefore, a central part of the appearance of your home. While traditional asphalt shingles are still very common across the United States, there are many other options that you can choose from. A rubber roof will give you great protection against the elements and a long lifetime. Metal roofing is expensive, but lasts for a very long time and will give you significant protection throughout the useful life. These are only two examples of alternative materials and roofing designs, but you will soon discover that there are many options for you to consider before deciding what to invest your money in to protect your home.