Colorbond roofing has pretty much changed the way things are done in the roofing industry. From budget materials used mainly for sheds, metallic roofing has been turned by the advent of Colorbond into a stylish yet highly durable and inexpensive option for your home. It comes in many variety of shapes for different types of homes and designs. It has roof insulation and heat-reflection features that keep your home cooler and diminish noise.
However, these benefits come with a more complex installation process. Not your typical DIY thing, skills are needed to ensure that your Colorbond roofing is installed in the correct manner. You would need to choose an experienced contractor for your Colorbond roofing needs and to ensure it doesn’t pose any threat especially during extreme weather conditions. So how do you know you’ve got the right Colorbond roofing contractor?
- Your roofer is licensed so that you have some remedy in the event that things go wrong.
- Your roofers should have a workman’s compensation insurance from their employer so you don’t get to foot the medical bills in case they are injured in your property.
- They must have general liability insurance so that the company you contracted will be held responsible for any damage to your property they may incur while doing your roof.
- They should use standoffs or ladder stabilizers when installing the roof to protect your gutters from getting torn apart in the process of installation.
- They should have a container for refuse material that would otherwise fill your space during the installation. Also, they should get rid of the rubbish once the roofing job is done.
- They should have your old roof removed rather than simply covering it over with the new material so that damaged areas or rotten wood beneath the current roof can be spotted. Simply covering over bad spots will lead to more costs in the future.
- They should have tarpaulins or plastic covers ready to protect your home’s interior in case rain storms and other bad weather suddenly appear while re-roofing is ongoing.
- Make sure that the company has the means to ensure the protection of your home’s landscape – from patios, trees, shrubs, to flower beds – while the roofing job is taking place.
- Ensure that there’s someone onsite who you can talk to while the re-roofing is happening to address concerns.
- The company must give you a written estimate – specifically for the costs of removing the old roof, installing the new one, and contingencies like for the replacement of rotten spots – to avoid any problem in the long term.
Finally, make sure that your new roof has a minimum warranty of 25 years.
