Roofs

Question 1

What are the most common types of roofs

Answer 1

Asphalt
Wood
Metal 
Clay 
Slate

Question 2

Which roof is the most common by far

Answer 2

asphalt

Question 3

What are some sign of damage in an asphalt roof

Answer 3

bare spots on the shingles
major discolorations or bleaching of the roof
large number of granules in the gutter
missing shingles 
curling at the edges of the shingles

Question 4

What is the life expectancy of an asphalt roof

Answer 4

20-30 years

Question 5

What is a good rule of thumb for asphalt roofs

Answer 5

if the house is between 15-30 years old, it probably hasn’t had it roof replaced and probably need its

Question 6

How is the size of the roof measured

Answer 6

in units called a square (10’ X 10’)

Question 7

What is the average cost of asphalt shingles per square

Answer 7

180-350

Question 8

What are some signs of damage in wood roofs

Answer 8

splitting
rotting
moss growth

Question 9

Take special notice to what side of wood roofs and why

Answer 9

the north because it gets less sun exposure so it gets longer exposure to moisture

Question 10

For wood roof pay close attention to what

Answer 10

the lower parts of the roof where water may be sitting

Question 11

What is the problem for multiple layers of shingles

Answer 11

it invalidates the warranty most of the time

most roofs werent designed to support the added weight

Question 12

How do you check for multiple layers of shingles

Answer 12

check the edges and corners

Question 13

What are usually added to the roof to help prevent moisture and heat build up in the attic

Answer 13

vents and other mechanisms

Question 14

Why is it important to avoid build up of moisture and heat in the attic

Answer 14

it can cause the roof to age prematurely

Question 15

Roofs beneath what are prone to more damages

Answer 15

tree branches

Question 16

What faces of the roof are more prone to damage from the sun

Answer 16

weat and south

Question 17

Where are the most vulnerable places on the roof

Answer 17

where the roof changes direction
where objects penetrate the roof like vents, chinmeys, satelite dishes
gutters
flashing

Question 18

Whats the life expectancy of wood roofs

Answer 18

40-50

Question 19

What is an exception to the 40-50 yr life expectancy of wood roofs

Answer 19

if they are installed over plywood sheathing they can deteriorate over 10-20

Question 20

What is the life expectancy of metal roofs

Answer 20

50-100 yr

Question 21

What is the life expectancy of slate roofs

Answer 21

100+ yr

Question 22

What is the life expectancy of clay roofs

Answer 22

50+ yr

Question 23

What are the most common SOW tasks

Answer 23

roof maintenance
replace sheathing
roof replacement

Question 24

To get a good idea of the condition of the sheathing look where

Answer 24

at the underside of the roof in the attic

Question 25

What are you looking for on the sheathing from inside the attic

Answer 25

water stains | physical damage

Question 26

How long is the average roof replacement

Answer 26

1-2 days

Question 27

What is a ballpark way to estimate the sf of a roof

Answer 27

multipy the length of the house by the width then multiply that by 2

Question 28

Is it possible to purchase the roofing material yourself then just pay the contractor for labor

Answer 28

yes

Question 29

Why would you purchase the roofing material yourself then just pay the contractor for labor

Answer 29

because it may be cheaper

Question 30

What is are important considerations when purchasing the roofing material yourself then just pay the contractor for labor

Answer 30

time | coordinating the delivery and haul-away of the material

Question 31

When buying material yourself what is a way to price out the material

Answer 31

per square

Question 32

What does roofing maintenance usually cost

Answer 32

between 250-500

Question 33

What does sheathing usually cost

Answer 33

40-50 per sheet of 4'' by 8'

Question 34

What is the average cost of wood shingles

Answer 34

450-700 per square

Question 35

What is the average cost of steel roofs

Answer 35

350-1000 per square

Question 36

What is the average cost of aluminum roofs

Answer 36

750-1000 per square

Question 37

What is the average cost of slate roofs

Answer 37

1000-3000

Question 38

For asphalt shingles, if there are additional layers that need to be removed expect a cost increase of

Answer 38

30% per layer

Question 39

What are material costs influenced by

Answer 39

the climate | the colder the more expensive

Question 40

What are labor cost influenced by

Answer 40

insurance prices and unions | if the area has high insurance prices or your dealing with a unionized roofer then expect to pay more

Question 41

What are other miscellaneous things that can cause prices to rise

Answer 41

the complexcity of the roof the height of the property time of year (climate)

Question 42

What is a great way to check prices in that area

Answer 42

call some contractors

Question 43

What is a great question to ask contractors

Answer 43

As a ballpark estimate, how much do you charge per square to remove, haul away, and replace a typical, non-complex, 20 square roof on a two story building?

Question 44

Where can you find roofing contractors

Answer 44

ask other investors in that area | check with the local real estate investors association

Question 45

How to pay the roofing contractor

Answer 45

if they want the materials paid for upfront then pay for them at the time they are delivered to the jobsite, don't pay for more than the 50% of the total cost of the job up front, pay the last amount after the job completion