Key Issues to consider about the contractor
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Larry Vaught Roofing
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Typical Contractor
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Response of contractor being considered:
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Is contractor using its own full time employees to install the roof?
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YES, we install roofs with our own full time employees
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NO, sub-contracts the installation to others
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Will contractor provide an English speaking crew?
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YES
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NO
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Is contractor "certified" by a shingle manufacturer?
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YES - GAF Master Elite and Certainteed certified Shingle Master
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NO, not certified
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Will contractor load materials onto driveway (preventing you from use of the drive)?
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NO, we load materials onto the roof & do not prevent use of driveway overnight.
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YES, on the driveway, preventing use of drive
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Will contractor have a trash trailer or dumpster left at your location overnight or several nights (potentially blocking you from use of the drive)?
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NO, we drive our dump trucks to and from the job each day.
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YES, on the driveway or street
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Does contractor offer a manufacturer's material warranty that provides 50-years of non-prorated coverage?
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YES, and typically included in the quote *For lifetime warranted shingles
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NO, pro-rated after 5 years
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Does contractor provide a shingle manufacturer's warranty that includes tear off costs on a non prorated basis for 50-years?
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YES, and typically included in the quote *For lifetime warranted shingles
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NO, tear off costs not included
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Is the contractor a member of the Better Business Bureau?
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YES
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NO, not a member
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If the contractor is a member of the BBB, what is Contractor's rating?
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A+ rating
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NOT a member or has a poor rating
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If the contractor is a member of the BBB, how long a member?
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Since February 1st, 1975
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NOT a member or not a long time member
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Has the contractor been in business "locally" for over 40 years?
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Since 1967
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NO, typically less than 10 yrs
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Is contractor easy to contact (i.e. have full time office staff, service department, fax, e-mail)?
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YES, full time office staff, phones answered 8 to 5 weekdays, with fax, & e-mail
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NO, must leave message on recorder
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Does contractor require a deposit?
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NO, not in most instances
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YES
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Does contractor expect payment immediately upon completion?
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NO, terms are net 30
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YES
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Does contractor register the shingle warranty on behalf of the homeowner?
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YES, when routinely providing extended warranties
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NO
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Key Issues to consider about the quality of the roof installation
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Larry Vaught Roofing
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Typical Contractor
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Response of contractor being considered:
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Will new step flashings be installed where roof adjoins siding?
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YES
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NO
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Will step flashings be installed one per course, as required per code?
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YES
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NO
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Will step flashings be of dimension required per building code?
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YES,
4" by 4" by 8"
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NO,
2-1/2" by 2-1/2" by 7"
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Will bottom step flashings be installed in fashion to assure proper kick out is provided (i.e. to assure water is properly diverted to the exterior of siding)?
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YES
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NO
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Will galvanized metal valley flashing be furnished that meets 24" minimum width as designated per building code?
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YES,
24" wide
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NO,
Often only 20" wide
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Will roof mastic be applied along sides of metal valley flashing?
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YES
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NO
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Will bird proof & snow resistant passive roof vents be furnished?
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YES, when passive vents are proposed.
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NO
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Will portions of the roof be removed and simply covered by tarps or felt paper overnight?
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NOT in most instances.
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YES
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Will corners of shingles be trimmed along valleys and flashings where necessary to help prevent water from migrating under the shingle courses?
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YES, per manufacturer's instructions
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NO
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Will new roof sheathing be fastened and spaced according to building code specifications?
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YES
*See our website December 2009 Tip of the Month
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NO
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Will edge flashing be installed properly (i.e. beneath the underlayment along eaves & on top of the underlayment along rakes)?
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YES
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NO
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Will 2 plies of underlayment (or better) be installed on slopes of 2-in-12 to <4-in-12?
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YES
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NO
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Is the yard and driveway going to be left in clean / usable / safe / condition at the end of each day?
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YES
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NO
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