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How To Choose the Right Contractor In 5 Easy Steps

Aug 11 2010 / 9:03 pm Was written by CAconstructionCenter No Comments Yet

Step 1 – Organize your Ideas
Your goal is to get several estimates or bids that are all based on the same scope of work; apples to apples if you will. You have to be able to provide the Contractor with enough information so they can prepare an estimate that meets your goals [...]

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Choosing the right roofing contractor

Feb 17 2010 / 8:04 pm Was written by CAconstructionCenter No Comments Yet

Choosing the right roofing contractor for your project can be complicated and time-consuming, but a little forethought and research will make the process much smoother. Follow these tips for choosing the right person for the job.

Before you even call a company, ask relatives, friends, and co-workers if they have recently hired a roofing company.  [...]

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Here are Some Warning Signs that You May Have a Bad Roof

Feb 17 2010 / 7:51 pm Was written by CAconstructionCenter No Comments Yet

Here are some general tips to make sure your roof is in good shape and warning signs to know when it is time to replace them:

After heavy storms, check the attic for water stains and weak shingles.
If you have asphalt shingles, they should be replaced when the mineral granules [...]

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Do it Yourself Roofing, Is it Advisable? Some Tips and Guidelines…

Feb 17 2010 / 7:35 pm Was written by CAconstructionCenter No Comments Yet

Some things to consider when thinking about installing a new roof:

How many layers of shingles are currently on your roof? (three is generally the maximum number allowed due to weight).
Does your roof need to be stripped or just recovered? This can depend on the age, condition and number of layers of shingles. [...]

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