"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.
More and more insurance companies are writing torch down applications out of their liability insurance for contractors. If torch down is covered, they generally require a worker to stay on site for two hours after the last flame is extinguished.
For this reason, cold application modified bitumen—also known as “peel and stick”—is becoming more popular, and torch down is decreasing in popularity. Modified bitumen is taking its place, as it uses both hot and cold applications.
A roof overlay will last an average of 15 years, compared to the 20 to 30 years or more that a full roof replacement for a shingle roof will last. An overlay’s lifespan may be shortened even further if there’s underlying damage to the existing roof or structural problems with the roof supports.
A roof pitch multiplier is an accurate way to calculate roof square footage, and it’s handy for purchasing the correct amount of materials. To determine your roof pitch multiplier, you'll need to calculate the roof slope, square it, and add it to 144. Next, find the square root of the total and divide it by 12. The answer is your roof pitch multiplier. Once you know the roof pitch multiplier, multiply it by the total square feet of your building to determine the total roof surface area.
Thatched roofs last for between 30 and 50 years in most cases, which is longer than most asphalt roofs. However, getting that life span from your thatched roof requires more maintenance than you’d need for most other materials, including fireproofing, brushing, cleaning, and rethatching as the material gets worn down. You’ll also need routine inspections to ensure you’re not at risk of leaks.
The cost to install roof heating cables typically ranges from $500 to $2,000, with an average of around $1,000. On a per-foot basis, you can expect to pay between $8 and $15 per linear foot. Key factors that influence the final price include the size and complexity of your roof, roof pitch, the type and length of the cable, the price of the system itself, labor fees, and whether any additional electrical work is required. Generally, smaller roofs will cost less than larger ones. The total cost usually includes both materials and professional installation.
The Valdez, AK homeowners’ guide to roofing services
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