Diamond Certified Resource Roofing & Gutters Guide
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Read MoreDUBLIN — Making the most of a new roof isn’t about paying less for it—at least, not upfront. The fact is, by investing in quality at the outset, you’re more likely to save money in the long term than you are by going cheap with materials and construction. However, investing in a quality product isn’t the only part of maximizing your roof’s lifespan and performance: you also need to invest in ongoing care. Even if you’ve purchased a high-quality roof, the worst thing you can do is ignore it after the fact. Imagine you bought a new car—after purchasing, it would be a mistake to keep driving it and never have it looked at by a professional. Read more
PACIFICA — In the past, roofing shingles were warrantied for a set number of years depending on their quality grade. For example, you could get a “30-year shingle” or a “40-year shingle.” More recently, the industry has shifted to a different standard, wherein all shingles come with “limited lifetime” warranties regardless of their quality grade. A limited lifetime warranty generally covers issues caused by defective shingles; however, since the payout is prorated depending on the shingles’ age at the time of the claim, homeowners rarely get reimbursed for the entirety of their investments, especially if the defect doesn’t happen for 10 or 15 years after installation. It’s important to be aware that although all modern shingles come with limited lifetime warranties, Read more
GALT — Roof maintenance is one of the best ways for homeowners to save money over time. After all, it’s a lot easier and less expensive to maintain a roof than it is to replace one. And when a roof isn’t properly maintained, it typically needs to be replaced a lot sooner than anticipated. Roof maintenance is important because most roofs have “trouble areas” that require ongoing attention. One of these areas is valleys—intersections where two sections of the roof slope down to meet each other. Debris tends to collect in valleys, and if it isn’t routinely cleared out, it can hinder the roof’s natural drainage and cause water to collect. Over time, Read more
CAPITOLA — So, your house needs a new roof. You’ve received bids from three different roofers, and as you look them over, you see a lot of variation, from the scope and materials to the price. What are you to make of this? What could account for all these differences if the bids are for the same job? Which roofer is giving you the most accurate price? One way to gain some insight is to solicit the help of the roofers themselves to explain the differences to you. Here’s a good strategy: Hide the price on roofer A’s bid and send it to roofer B. Ask them to explain why their bid may have more merit or benefit than the other. Read more
MARINA — A commonly overlooked aspect of roofing is keeping up with regular professional maintenance. Oftentimes, a homeowner or commercial property owner will install a brand-new roof and assume they won’t have to think about it again for the next 15 to 20 years. This is not the case—in reality, environmental factors such as rain, wind and UV radiation cause roofing materials to degrade over time. For example, caulking, reglets and collars that seal joints, pipes and transition areas of the roof typically wear out well before the end of the roof’s expected lifespan. This can allow moisture to penetrate the roof, resulting in leaks and rot. Wear and tear is normal and expected of any roof, Read more
