At any stage of construction, it is important to follow the technology and trust the work to professionals. At the same time, as they say: trust, but verify. Today we will talk about common mistakes that homeowners make when erecting a roof. We hope that you will be able to avoid them.
Unjustified savings on roofing materials and work.
We all strive to save money, but sometimes in pursuit of cheapness we end up overpaying. Cheap materials are, as a rule, low-quality roofing. If it is metal, then the steel will be thin, the zinc layer will be insufficient to protect against corrosion, the polymer coating will begin to fade unevenly or peel off. Cheap bituminous shingles do not create a sealed surface: the shingles come off. As a result, you will have to spend money on roof repairs or its complete replacement – this is double the cost, because you will need to not only buy new material, but also pay for the roofers’ work again.
Cheap labor is the teams that not only do not have the necessary knowledge and experience, but also do not bear responsibility for their work. They do not provide guarantees. Such roofers can irreparably damage the roofing material or install the roofing pie not according to technology: they forget about the counter-batten, incorrectly lay the waterproofing and vapor barrier, and fasten the sheets not according to the rules.
Unfortunately, high cost is not an indicator of high quality either. Therefore, any materials and qualifications of the roofing team should always be checked, and only then look at the cost and compare with other offers on the market.
Changing the roofing material during the roof construction process.
It happens that the roof is already partially erect: the rafter system is built, materials for the lower layers of the roofing cake are purchased, but suddenly the customer decides to choose another roofing material. But most often this cannot be done without changing the previous steps. For example, if a roof made of corrugated sheets was initially planned, and then you wanted to make a roof of metal tiles, you need to change the sheathing or adjust it. Since metal tiles require a sheathing step exactly equal to the wavelength of the tile. A solid base of OSB boards is generally required for a roof made of flexible tiles. For natural tiles, you need to calculate the load – the building may not withstand the weight of clay tiles if you initially wanted to make a roof of metal tiles. That is, the conclusion is simple: you need to calculate everything in advance and until all the materials are approved, it is better not to start construction.
Improper storage of materials
Often roofing materials are purchased in winter and left until spring. If the instructions are not followed, the roof may deteriorate and there can be no return in this case. Sometimes waterproofing films are installed and left in the open air for several weeks.
But not all films can withstand UV radiation – they begin to crumble, deteriorate. Therefore, it is important when buying materials to study the instructions for their transportation and storage and to trust the work to professionals who are familiar with the nuances of roofing installation.
Experienced roofers do not make stupid mistakes and are always responsible, giving a guarantee for roofing work. Therefore, contact professionals. Any questions left? Call, we will answer and calculate the roof, if necessary.
