"So far only Earhart Roofing has submitted a proposal. The other never answered, and Earhart wanted $5000 which I would like to get a couple more proposals cause I think they are pretty expensive. Can you recommend a couple more for me to check out please?"
"tyler contacted me very quickly and i sent him pics of the damage and he knew exactly what needed to be repaired. he showed up on time and his helper dustin was able to replace the damaged ridge vent in less than 45 min. cost under 500 and didnt have to file insurance claim. very knowledgable and professional. he also inspected the rest of my roof and no other work needed to be done and he wasnt trying to sell me something i didnt need and i appreciated that. will definitely call them again."
"Tw roofing is very professional. They worked quickly and cleaned up after the job was done. The roof came out so nice that I had them do the trim around the house and that turned out excellent! it made the house look like an over all remodel."
"The install went great...Materials were ordered in a timely manner as the install. The install went as weather permitted...Travis is focused on doing what you want and need for a professional end product..."
"He came right over on a Sunday and helped drain the crawl space then set up schedule to dry out, replace wet insulation and fix broken pipes. Ordered and later installed new water heater. It was a process but Matt and his associates were super helpful, professional and nice."
"The work that was performed was really great quality and they are very professional. They knew what they had to do and got it done with in a timely manner, which satisfied me. I would highly recommend them to other residents or private owners to do some great work on there homes like they did mine."
- I have over 15 years of doing all kind of concrete works. I own and operate this business with the help of my own family. From regular driveway and walkway to decorative stain and stamped concrete, we do them all. We also do concrete foundation and wall and no job is too small or too big for us. We do them all, and your satisfaction is our main goal!\n- We also do asphalt pavement and masonry work of all styles and form.\n- We are serving Anchorage and the Valley but we can go the extra mile i\nwhen it is necessary.
No, you can’t use your home’s square footage. You have to calculate your roof’s square footage, and then you may have to convert your square footage measurement to correspond with how the roofing material is measured. For instance, some roofing is sold in “squares,” which equals the total square footage of the roof divided by 100. Shingles are sold in bundles that may not correspond to the number of squares you need. Metal roofing is sold as sheets, so determine the amount of square feet each panel will cover and then divide the total square footage by the coverage area.
Skipping the installation of a drip edge or gutter apron can lead to significant water damage. Without this component, water is more likely to seep under roofing materials or leak behind gutters, damaging the fascia, soffits, siding, and even the interior of your home, such as the attic. Over time, this moisture can cause rot, mold, and deterioration. In colder climates, a missing drip edge also increases the risk of ice dams, which can lead to expensive repairs. A drip edge is an essential part of a roof's drainage system, and some local building codes may even require its installation to protect the home from water damage.
The placement of snow guards depends on the individual roof, but typically snow guards are placed between 12 and 18 inches from the eaves, though they can be placed as close as six inches and as far as 24 inches from the eaves. A roofing professional can assess the roof and potential snow loads to determine the best placement.
A gambrel roof and a mansard roof are similar in that they are both hipped roofs, meaning they have double slopes—one steep and one more gradual above the steep slope. The difference is that a gambrel roof has a double slope on only two sides of the structure, whereas a mansard roof has a double slope on all four sides.
The terms “roof sealant” and “roof coating” are used interchangeably to describe the rubber, silicone, polyurethane, or acrylic product applied to the roof’s surface for waterproofing and UV protection. Products like roof caulk can also be called “roof sealant,” but the term is more commonly used for the protective coating.
The Valdez, AK homeowners’ guide to roofing services
From average costs to expert advice, get all the answers you need to get your job done.
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