4 Steps to Choosing the Right Residential Roofing Company for a Quality Roof Installation

 

A new roof is one of the larger investments that a homeowner will make.  Installing a new roof doesn’t have to be a stressful and concerning process if you are working with a professional and experienced roofing installation company.  It may be confusing to determine who the right company is, and what qualifications are important during your selection. Four points listed below are the most important items for a roof installation company to ensure a quick, worry free, and professional installation experience.

1.       Choose a roofing company that is licensed, bonded and insured. When you are working with a licensed and insured roofing company you receive assurances that they are experienced and meet industry standards for qualifications and safety.  It is important to work with a legitimate installation company who follows all regulations and specifications in regard to staffing, installation, and materials.

2.       Choose a roofing company that has been in business for some time and is not a newcomer to the industry. When you work with a business that has longevity, you can be confident they have gained knowledge through long term experience.

3.       Make sure your roofing contractor has a physical place of business and answers their phone during business hours. If they are working out of their home that does not engender confidence in their longevity. An answering machine is worrisome if an emergency should arise.

4.       Choose a roofing company that is willing and able to provide you with long-term references.  Ask for a few recent references and also ask for a few references from 5 or 10 years ago. This is a good way to check on long term customer satisfaction. References can help to determine what other customers have experienced in the past and if you will share those same (good or bad) experiences.

With State Roofing, we have installed over 50,000 projects since 1968. Our team of licensed and experienced installation technicians in Monroe can provide you the confidence and experience to make your roof installation a relatively painless process.  Contact us today at 800-810-7305 for a quote and more information. 

Attic Condensation is part of the Northwest.

Condensation in your attic can cause damage over a period of time, and should be addressed.  It is caused by heated air escaping into the attic and condensing on the cold attic surfaces.  The first step to solve the problem is to identify air leaks from house.  these can be from light fixtures, ceiling exhaust fans, or a poor sealed ceiling. When looking at light fixtures, you want to see a nice tight fit from the sheet rock, and wire passages should be sealed.  When looking at your exhaust fans, they should fit to the ceiling tight also.  However you will need to get in your attic to be sure the vent pipe is connected to the fan and protrudes above the roof sheeting, with a roof vent covering it.  While you are in the attic be sure to check the attic ventilation as well.   When you look at the bottom edge you should see some vents or holes, and most likely daylight.  The upper side of your roof should also have a vent system, which would be can vents or ridge vent.  When you look at these vents you should also see some daylight.  Here are a few photos of bad attic condensation.

                                               Wet, black, roof sheathing, and dripping water.

If you have done all of the checks and are still getting some condensation, which is possible, there are some other remedies.  First would be to use the exhaust fans in your bathroom and kitchen for longer periods of time when showering and cooking.  Second would be to run a dehumidifier in the house.  In most cases this would only need to be done when the weather is really cold.

Here is a link from Cornell University with much more info about attic condensation.  http://www.human.cornell.edu/dea/outreach/upload/attic-condensation-2.pdf

Kevin Smith
General Manager