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Positive Results Roofing
5.0(
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Asphalt Shingle Roofing - Install or ReplaceTraditional Tile Roofing - Install or ReplaceWood Shake or Composite Roofing - Install or Replace+26 more

Serving San Mateo, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 1983

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"From start to finish, Positive Results Roofing was excellent. Quick response on the estimate as well as to any questions I had. Very hard-working and highly skilled with a price that fit my budget. My new roof and gutters look great! If you need a new roof, this is the place to call."
Response time2 days
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Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Lifetime Roofing & Renovation, Inc.
4.7(
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Asphalt Shingle Roofing - Install or ReplaceAsphalt Shingle Roofing - RepairInspection - Roofing+22 more

Serving San Mateo, CA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I discovered a small leak in our garage roof. Lifetime Roofing was quick to send a tech to look at the problem. They discovered that the problem was with one of the vents in the roof and not the roof and apply a fix. Hope it works, but the service was quick, honest and communication was great. Thank you Tony!"
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Response time1 day
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Roofing questions, answered by experts

You can replace a roof in the winter, though it’s not the most popular time to do so. The biggest drawback of winter roofing work is the weather. Snow and ice make for dangerous, slippery working conditions. Plus, shingles can only be installed in temperatures above 40 to 45 degrees. 

The best time to replace a roof is in the spring or fall when the weather is mild. However, you can likely save some money by booking the job in the winter off-season, when roofers have more availability. 

Sticky shoes help, but you shouldn't be walking on the steel roof— let the pros do that. it's dangerous enough to walk on asphalt shingled roofs which have quite a bit of texture. Stone coating adds a lot of grip, but it still doesn't lock your foot down, so if you absolutely have to be on the roof, make sure you’re secured in another way, like with the harness and rope.

There are several pros and cons of flat roofs. One disadvantage of flat roofs is that you lose potential attic space because it's flat. Flat roofs tend to pool water and because they lack an angle, any leak in the roof—usually due to a bad seal—has the potential to let in a lot of water. They don’t work well in climates with snow. Flat roofs are also structurally weaker than sloped roofs.

There is a weight limit for walking on a roof, but it’s determined by your roof structure and not the roofing material, at least in the case of a metal roof. Consider that entire teams of roofers will be on top of your home during the installation, so the weight of a single person won’t compromise your roof. That isn’t the case for something like a tile roof, so a high weight limit is one benefit of a metal roof.

Yes, it’s possible to replace drip edge flashing without removing shingles, but it’s not a good idea. You’ll have to lift the bottom shingles up to remove the old drip edge, install the new material, and then lay the lifted roofing material over the new drip edge. Bending roof shingles can cause damage, and if you have ongoing issues with roof leaks that prompt drip edge replacement, it’s a good idea to consider a roof and drip edge replacement to avoid ongoing issues.

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