4 Critical Things to Ask a Roofing Contractor

  • Most roofing contractors will tell you their lead time to get your new roof installed and on their calendar, is 4 to 6 weeks.

    But here at Roofing Hero, once we receive your deposit, we get it done for you within a week, two weeks tops, weather permitting of course!

  • If the roofing contractor answers “GAF“ then run away fast.

    GAF is the shingle that roofing contractors choose when they want to maximize their own profits, at your expense. This is not opinion.

    For an unbiased, scientific review of how all shingles compare to one another and where GAF falls in the shingle rankings, please watch the “Shingle Olympics“ at:

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8csJaWjm1yk

    Note that GAF falls in dead last place (see rankings).

    Shingles were analyzed by:

    • nailing zone

    • sealant strength

    • weight

    • impact resistance against hail and wind

    • asphalt grade

    • thickness

    • granule loss

  • Most other roofing contractors send in their sub-contractors, but no one else.

    Problems that arise from this are:

    • language barrier (most subs don’t speak English)

    • quality of installation tends to drop when unsupervised

    • homeowners can’t resolve concerns in real-time (i.g. real-time change order)

    We here at Roofing Hero guarantee that for at least 75% of your roof install day, a certified & experienced roofing project manager will be on-site to conduct live inspections in real-time and address homeowner concerns responsively and promptly.

    This ensures that design preference is adhered to, quality is the focus, and needs are being met.

    We find that this practice boosts customer satisfaction tremendously, and provides you with a lot more peace of mind!

    That’s what makes us your roofing hero!

  • Click here for a MUST WATCH Drip Edge video (4min)

    https://youtu.be/ZJi7v21Qcbc?si=-g1QVotNnOGbEAY4

    All the time we see Roofers not including DRIP EDGE in their installed roof system, which makes their quoted pricing deceivingly low. To them, it’s optional. Here’s why it’s not!

    But first, what is DRIP EDGE, and why should it never be optional?

    Around the edges of your entire roof, DRIP EDGE takes shedding rain water and kicks it AWAY from your home, and more specifically, away from your fascia.

    Why is this so critically important? Because fascia is one of the most commonly water damaged parts on a home.

    Why should Fascia be protected?

    • it stabilizes rafter tails (adds critical structural and sheer support for your roof’s rafters)

    • it protects rafters from rotting and water damage

    • it holds up the gutters

    DRIP EDGE SHOULD NEVER BE OPTIONAL, IT’S ESSENTIAL. To protect your Fascia, IT’S MANDATORY!

    So if the roofer you’re interviewing is not including Drip Edge BY DEFAULT, then it’s considered an improper install, and you should therefore RUN AWAY FAST from that roofing contractor!