Replacing a roof isn\u2019t as exciting as a kitchen or bath remodel, but it\u2019s a considerable home improvement investment.<\/strong> A new roof is a once, maybe twice, in a lifetime purchase, so many homeowners aren\u2019t too familiar with the process, the latest roofing shingles<\/a> or even how to choose a roofer.\u00a0 We encourage homeowners to ask these important roofing questions!<\/p>\n There\u2019s a lot more to reroofing your home than we can cover below in the Roofing FAQ, but these are the roofing questions we\u2019re asked most frequently and a good place to start.<\/p>\n If you\u2019d like a more detailed look at what\u2019s involved with roofing, download Signature Roofing, Inc.\u2019s free guide, The Roofing Process.<\/a>\u00a0 The guide gives you in depth answers to your roofing questions.<\/p>\n Older roofing shingles and wood shakes typically have a 15- to 30-year lifespan depending on the shingles\u2019 quality, the location and tree cover of your home, how well the roof was vented for heat\/moisture, and how well the roof was installed originally. Direct sunlight, weather\/wind, and poor roof deck ventilation are rough on Bay Area roofs.<\/p>\n Though the CertainTeed and GAF shingles we use today have lifetime warranties,<\/strong> they didn\u2019t a decade ago. We tell our customers that 12 years is a good rule of thumb to go by. At that point, check for these warning signs:<\/p>\n<\/div>\n If a residential roof is over 18 years old, we recommend you call us out for a look. Sometimes damage isn\u2019t visible to the untrained eye on the ground, and catching it early can avoid expensive interior repairs in the future.<\/div><\/div>\n This depends on whether the roofing shingles<\/a> are past their prime or the original roofing contractor installed part of or the whole roof system improperly. Perfectly good roofing shingles can be repaired if the damage hasn\u2019t affected their integrity. If your roof shingles are old and decaying, it\u2019s economically smarter to replace the entire roof. <\/div><\/div>\n Several factors go into determining the cost of your new roof. They include the quality and professionalism of your roofing contractor;<\/a> the brand, type and grade of roofing shingle you select; the size of your roof and the shape and slope of your roofline.<\/p>\n Don\u2019t choose a roofing contractor on cost alone.<\/strong> Price is a factor, but not the only factor you should consider. Quality roofing material and contractor workmanship have value. Hiring the cheapest roofing contractor could cost more in the long run when you consider the cost to repair sub-par roofing and the damage it causes.<\/p>\n Get a roofing estimate<\/a> for an accurate idea. Signature Roofing, Inc. company\u2019s estimates are convenient, fair, no obligation and you don\u2019t have to be home.\u00a0<\/div><\/div>\n This is a roofing question where aesthetics and finances come into play. Not one roofing shingle manufacturer<\/a> compensates Signature Roofing, Inc. to promote their products. Having been in a roofing contractor for many years, we can recommend without hesitation CertainTeed<\/strong> and GAF<\/strong> asphalt shingles. For the vast majority of homes on the San Francisco Peninsula<\/a>, these roofing shingles deliver the best value for the money and look for curb appeal.<\/div><\/div>\n If your gutters and downspouts are in good shape, our roofing contractors<\/a> will work around them. To avoid damaging them, we don\u2019t remove and reinstall them once your roof is complete. We also use ladder gutter guards to avoid damaging your gutters. If your gutters are in relatively good shape, but need minor repair, we can provide this service too. Signature Roofing, Inc. company is a full-service roofing contractor. <\/div><\/div>\n Of course there are variables that affect all roofing projects, like weather, whether or not there is a second layer to remove, and more. But typically, Signature Roofing, Inc.\u2019s contractors are completely finished with your new roof\u2014from removing the old roof to clean up\u2014in three or five days.<\/p>\n Three crews are involved\u2014roof removal, roof installation and gutters. Roofing vendors deliver sheeting and shingles. Our trained roofing contractors stay on schedule to coincide with two or three required city inspections. It takes a lot of coordination and Signature Roofing, Inc. company are pros.<\/div><\/div>\n Roof replacement and roofing repair<\/a> is messy and noisy process. Consider going somewhere else for about two to three hours once roofing contractors start removing the old roofing shingles to avoid all the noise. Keep pets in mind too. There\u2019s no way around it. But we do all we can to minimize hassle and inconvenience during the roofing process.<\/strong><\/p>\n Manufacturer shingle warranties are now lifetime. Most manufacturers\u2019 warranties are transferable to the new homeowners for a small fee. That covers the roofing shingles.<\/strong><\/p>\n Regarding roofing shingle installation and roofing contractor workmanship: Signature Roofing, Inc.\u2019s workmanship warranty is very clear with as little legal jargon as possible. The integrity of our roofing work is reflected in the warranty, which of course, is transferable to the new owner should you sell your home.<\/p>\n Our roofing contractors will repair any leak at no cost and pay up to $5,000 toward the needed repairs of any sheetrock, painting and insulation. This is one of the best roofing workmanship warranties in the Bay Area and it\u2019s how we\u2019ve earned the trust of over 5,000 roofing customers. <\/div><\/div>\n If our Roofing FAQ did not answer your roofing questions, you’ve got three options: Contact Signature Roofing, Inc.<\/a> through our convenient contact form. Give us a call at 650-598-5444.<\/strong> Or download our 17-page guide, The Roofing Process<\/a> and learn more than you ever wanted to about the roofing process.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Have Roofing Questions? Find the Answers in our Roofing FAQ Replacing a roof isn\u2019t as exciting as a kitchen or bath remodel, but it\u2019s a considerable home improvement investment. 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