About Home Roofing Services
The soundness of the roof is just as important as the soundness of the foundation. The roof is exposed to everything from blistering heat to the weight of snow. Rain pellets each shingle seeking a way into your attic. Eventually finding quality roofing services is going to be a necessity.
Experience
The first to look for in a home roofing service company is experience within the industry. Complete a Duns and Bradstreet and Department of Consumer Affairs search to see the company history and performa. Search for your prospective roofing contractor on BidSync, a local government contractor portal. It lists registered companies and you can search for bids they were awarded. If they have performa with your local community, they probably are a safe bet for your roofing project.
Insurance
Make sure the company is licensed and bonded. Verify warranty of their work. Make sure they have their state contractor's licensing in place if your state requires it.
Green Roofing Options
Roofers not only repair leaks, but can also offer solar roofing.
- Solar Shingles. Solar shingles or tiles are photovoltaic panels offering traditional protection against the elements, but also serves to generate electricity for your home as well. The panels are an eye-catching dark blue. The government offers a rebate for the green upgrade and you can accumulate LEED points.
- Green Roof offers many environmentally friendly perks. It provides sunlight mixed with oxygen decreasing greenhouse gasses around your home. It reflects UV 100 miles away from your home decreasing skin cancer risk. For those who are into rooftop gardening, you can plant vegetable, flowers and other plants on the roof. The system is cost effective saving money in energy cost as well.