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Our Roofing Process

EASY ESTIMATING PROCESS

A. Comprehensive Roofing System Evaluation
1. Interior Inspection: Attic, Home Interior
2. Exterior Surroundings: Areas to Protect
3. Roof: Measure, Take Pictures and Identify Urgent Problems

B . Evaluate Current Ventilation System
1. Saves Energy Costs.
2. Makes your home more comfortable.
3. Protects your home from environmental hazards like mold.

PREPARATION

A. Education and Awareness
1. Determine your needs to ensure the proper service.
2. Understand your options.
3. Provide product literature & samples for your review.
4.Warranty Options: Labor and Materials

B . Provide References
1. Gives you an opportunity to evaluate our work.
2. Helps you select the roofing system & materials you want.
3. Provides you with information about our company, and our professional and trade associations.

C . Provide A Written Proposal
Defines exactly what we'll do and gives you a detailed cost estimate.

PRIOR TO INSTALLATION

A . Pre-Construction Meeting
1. Confirms the proper installation with the Production Manager.

B . Obtain Necessary Building Permits
1. Makes sure the job meets local building codes.
2. Avoids unnecessary cost of corrective construction.

C . Confirm Proper Materials Delivered
1. Makes sure we're installing what you have requested.
2. Allows job to start and proceed on schedule.
3. Assures the material is not damaged.

D . Check Weather Forecast
1. Prevents interior water damage caused from unexpected storms.

WORRY-FREE INSTALLATION

A . Set-Up Family Safe Clean-Up Procedure
1. Post Worry-Free Installation Checklist.
2. Correct setup of ladders; roof jacks and fall protection equipment- prevents accidents & makes the installation faster, smoother and safer.
3. Cover driveway with protective matting.
4. Cover shrubs and flower beds to protect your landscaping.

B . Properly Store Material
1. Protect the roofing materials and other products with cautionary tape.
2. Keep the house and yard neat and safe during the entire roofing project.

C . Remove Old Roof
1. Allows for inspection and repair of the roof deck.
2. Arrange for Termite Inspection & Treatment (If needed).
3. Replace any damaged deck or fascia
4. Provides smooth roof deck to apply the new roof.
5. Trim existing starter board to align with fascia & prepare eaves.
6. Prepare current roofing surface for new roofing material (Recovers Only).

D . Daily Job Site Cleanup
1. Prevents potential accidents by removing and storing ladders & equipment around the house.
2. Maintains clean appearance, so house does not look like a construction site.

E . Install Proper Solid Sheathing (If Necessary)
1. Meets local building code requirements.

F . Install Perimeter Metal Drip Edges
1. Protects the roof edge from water infiltration.

G. Address Flashing Details
1. Flashing details around chimneys, soil stacks, ventilators and vertical wall joints are the most likely point of leakage.
2. Seal off all vents, openings & flashings with polyurethane sealant.
3. Prepare prime, and paint all vents & pipes to closely match roof.

H . Construct Smooth Unobstructed Valleys... An Especially Vulnerable Place For Leakage
1.Sloping roof planes direct water to the valley; the valley must be constructed to carry water away quickly.

I . Prepare For & Install Ventilation System
1. Provides great energy cost savings.
2. Meets roof manufacturer warranty requirements.
3. Extends the life of your roof deck protection.
4. Prevents Mold and Mildew

J . Apply Horizontal & Vertical Chalk Lines
1. Provides a visible guideline to follow to correctly line up the roofing materials for proper exposure and coverage.

K . Begin Roof Installation With Proper Starter: (Eaveriser, Birdstop or Lathe Strips).
1. Protects roof by filling in spaces under the cutouts and edges of the first course.
2. Helps secure the first course down effectively, which is especially important to protect against high winds.

L . Install Specified Roofing Product
1. Provides quality weather protection, fire protection and beauty to the exterior of your home.
2. Accentuates your home's curb appeal.

M . Install Protective Hip & Ridge Caps
1. Provides the finishing touch to protect your roof investment
2. Enhances your roof lines & definition.

COMPLETING THE JOB

A. Remove All Debris From The Roof
1. Shows our fine craftsmanship and allows the roof to look attractive.

B . Paint visible replacement wood (If necessary: Customer to Supply Paint).
1. Insures our roof won't be damaged by other tradesmen.
2. Makes your home visually appealing.

C . Perform Family Safe Clean-Up Procedure.
1. Remove all plastic, matting, tarps & equipment from around your home.
2. Pick-up nails with magnetic sweeping device.
Remove all debris with full crew pick up patrol.

D . Quality Assurance Completion Checklist
1. Insures that you are fully satisfied.

E . Deliver Warranties & Final Invoices
1. Provides you with peace of mind.

If you are looking for a Southern California Roofing Contractor for roof replacement please call us today at 800.647.7663 or complete our online service request form.

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