Why does it cost so much for a new roof?

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Because you are hiring professionals. The overhead in insurances alone are the highest priced insurance that a contractor could pay. Liability. work comp. personal. Those guys pay the highest there is.


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How much does a new roof cost?

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This is not a simple question because roofing installation cost can vary depending on many factors. What type of roof do you have? A tile roof is very different in cost from an asphalt shingle roof. Is this an original install on a new house, or does your current roof need to be removed first?

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Can I get a roofing quote over the phone?

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Only someone in your area, with knowledge of your situation, is going to be able to get you the numbers you are looking for. They may be able to give you a ball-park number over the phone, or may prefer to come out and take a look, take pictures of any damage, and get a feel for the situation.
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Are shingles better then roofing tiles?

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Simply put, tiles are more expensive to purchase and to install.
I would agree that generally tiles have a more durable lifespan. Plenty of coated steel tiles available even more durable than terra cotta tile. But the combined purchase price + labor may exceed a shingle roof as much as 4x the cost.
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Are Insurance companies easy to work with?

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Unfortunately insurance companies insist upon exact reconstruction, no incentive is made to upgrade to a more durable roof. So a cheap damaged roof gets replaced with yet another cheap roof which is never recycled, its all packed into landfills.

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What are some roofing specs to know?

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The roof deck, needs to be 3/4″ or thicker plywood with a heat reflective layer bonded to one side. It needs to be screwed down, at least 12 two inch screws per panel, and entirely covered with a self adhesive roof underlayment, skip the tarpaper, its worthless.

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More roofing repair specs I need to know?

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Be sure to specify 8 nails per shingle and choose a class IV hail resistant shingle or tile.
The value of any roof is its durability to survive hurricane force winds without any loss or leaks.
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What is the cost of a new roof?

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The best thing to do to get an idea for where your cost are going to lay is call in a roofing company to get a quote. Only someone in Salt Lake City, with knowledge of your situation, is going to be able to get you the price for a new roof you are looking for.

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What is the best start when needing a new roof?

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When it comes to Salt Lake City Roofing Contractors - One of the biggest challenges people have is finding the best price for a new roof or repirs to an exisiting roof...
We releive the stress of not knowing the cost of a new roof or repairs Salt Lake City.

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