Can I use my home’s square footage to order roofing materials?

• <div><p>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.</p></div>

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Q: Can I use my home’s square footage to order roofing materials?

• <div><p>No, you can&rsquo;t use your home&rsquo;s square footage. You have to calculate your roof&rsquo;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 &ldquo;squares,&rdquo; 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.</p></div>

Q: How do I repair flapping shingles?

• <div><p>Flapping shingles, or shingles that are lifting or curling away from your roof, can be glued back into place using roofing cement or sealant. Apply the glue underneath the shingle, then press it down firmly. You can leave a brick on top of the shingle to hold it in place overnight while the sealant dries.</p></div>

Q: How big does hail need to be to damage a roof?

• <div><p>In general, hailstones need to be at least one inch in diameter to cause damage to a roof. Smaller hailstones can also cause damage, but usually only if accompanied by strong winds or striking aging roofs in poor condition. Obviously, the larger the hail, the more potential for damage.</p></div>

Q: Do metal roofs make your house hot?

• <div><p>A <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/do-metal-roofs-make-your-house-hot.htm">metal roof will not make your house hot</a>. In fact, metal roofs reflect heat, keeping your home cooler when the temperature outside rises. In addition to its reflectivity, metal also has a high thermal conductivity, so it gains and loses heat quickly. The sun may cause the metal to heat up, but the roof quickly transfers that heat back into the air around it rather than retaining it and transferring it into your home.</p></div>

Q: What is the best season to fix a roof?

• <div><p>Fall is considered the best time of year to fix a roof because temperatures are moderate, and the weather is drier, making repairs safer. Summer can also be a good option, but extreme heat can make shingles too soft and difficult to work with. Spring is a popular time for repairs following damage from winter storms, but frequent rainfall can slow down progress. </p></div>

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Reviewed in November 2020
I am not normally one for in-depth reviews, however my hope is that sharing my experience can help prevent someone from making the same mistakes that I did. I encourage you to be diligent and ask a lot of questions. Do not make assumptions. The process began normally, Kelly with Perfect Roof...
Perfect Roof LLC
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Reviewed in December 2016
I believe that their objective is to use scare tactics in an attempt to take advantage of people and pressure them into spending HUGE amounts of money necessarily. I have a 10' wide, 30+ foot tall, solid rock masonry chimney (as in it is constructed of solid rock). It is also lined with a clay...
Chim-Chimney
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Reviewed in May 2014
This was not a good experience. The "$50 house call" advertised on the website, I found out only after the technician had arrived, applies only to a simple "get this snake out of my kitchen" call. The charge for setting & baiting two live traps for a 5-day period was an outrageous $200 (one...
Animalpros
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Reviewed in March 2014
The craftsmanship is off the chart. They even use a dedicated expert in flashing for chimneys, (this is a chronic area of compromise for moisture). The entire team was on time, courteous and above all professional. Follow through and follow up was unwavering. Customer service seems to be all...
Quality Exteriors
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Reviewed in November 2013
The service provided was as expected. The inspection results were very informative and Brandon, the serviceman, provided a lot of information about the chimney and was able to speak about its history based on his findings. I used his inspection results to schedule a follow up visit. Brandon...
Nashville Fireplace & Chimney NFC
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Reviewed in September 2012
When I called the number for Chimney Pro, Inc., Mike Weaks answered with "Hello?" I asked about the chimney company and he said he had taken the business over. He asked what I was looking for and where I was located. After covering the request, he asked me to repeat it so he could write it...
Mike Weaks Chimney
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Reviewed in March 2012
I paid one-third down, the metal arrived and they started the job on schedule. The crew consisted of Simeon, a friend of Simeon?s and the friend?s 14-year-old son. They worked long hours and ?slapped? the roof together in a week. Upon completion, the roof appeared to look acceptable and I paid...
Easling Contracting LLC
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Reviewed in September 2011
I contacted them by phone and we agreed on an appointment date. I requested that they call me 30 minutes before arrival which they did. The service tech climbed up on the roof and inspected the chimney crown and the flue, showing me pictures of the damaged portion. The service tech was...
Bryant's Powerwashing
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