There are many important questions you should ask and things you should research before choosing your Portland roofing contractors. Some contractors have their specialties, but there are some services that tend to be standard. These services are important to the health, maintenance, and durability of your roof, which will help ensure the protection of your building and everything inside, and curb appeal.
Here are five services that are typically offered by Portland roofing contractors. At Interstate Roofing, we offer all of them.
Residential Roofing
You spend a lot of time in your home, and that’s why roofing contractors understand the importance of being certified in residential roofing. You want someone who knows the ins and outs of the style of your home and the area and climate you are dealing with, and someone with experience working on homes, rather than just commercial roofing. There’s a definite difference.
By offering services in residential roofing, contractors like Interstate Roofing tend to have experience working on a variety of home styles: single-family residences, multifamily complexes, and family estates, for example.
There are a variety of services included in high-quality residential roofing. These might include roof warranties, quality materials, professional customer service, and daily supervision by a superintendent on all job sites while work is in progress.
Commercial Roofing
Just like you wouldn’t want a contractor who specializes only in commercial roofing to work on your home, you don’t want a contractor who specializes solely in residential roofing to do your place of business. That’s why many professional contractors have staff trained in both and offer both services. Like Interstate Roofing, they understand the significance of the difference.
Commercial roofing takes a specialized set of skills. Commercial roofing contractors will be prepared to work on a wide array of buildings, such as warehouses, restaurants, schools, office buildings, churches, retail centers, and medical complexes.
When it comes to roofing on your place of business, it’s also important your contractors understand that the less your business is interrupted during roof repair or installation, the better. The professional ones will.
Roof Repair
Leaks happen. Mother nature happens. A lot of problems can be prevented but not all of them. Because of this, roof repair is important, and it’s an important service that Portland roofing contractors offer. Businesses like Interstate Roofing also offer 24/7 emergency service options that you can request if a problem arises. We understand that these issues don’t always occur at convenient times, which is why we’re here for you.
Whether your need is an emergency or caused by the elements over a long period of time, do your research and make sure you’re choosing a Portland roofing contractor you can trust. Damaged shingles, a persistent leak, or structural damage due to mold, large or small, you want to be confident your problem will be fixed properly.
Roof Maintenance and Cleaning
What’s better than needing roof repairs? Preventing them! One of the best ways you can ensure the need for minimal roof repairs is to have regularly scheduled roof maintenance and cleaning, including clearing out your gutters. These are services offered by many professional roofing businesses.
By having regular maintenance and cleaning, you can be sure problems are spotted right away, rather than not knowing they exist until they escalate into something catastrophic. This will also keep your roof looking it’s best, which adds to the value of your property. And it will save you money in the long run.
Maintenance is vital for every roof, whether residential or commercial and regardless of the material that’s used. You don’t want dirt to build up or mold to grow. You also don’t want a small hole to turn into a big one. Don’t give leaks a chance to happen.
Gutters
Gutters are important to every building, home or commercial. They add beauty (which, as we’ve mentioned, can increase the value) and protect your house or business. Gutters direct water away from the building and foundation and keep it from pooling and potentially causing damage.
It’s important for your gutters to have a slight downhill slope. This ensures they drain properly. Even a slope as little as 1/16 of an inch is sufficient—barely noticeable at all—so don’t worry about aesthetics.
It’s also important to note that gutters don’t come in one-size-fits-all. The type of gutters on your building will depend on a variety of things. Do you prefer aluminum or steel? What size will work best with your roof and building? Which gutters will provide the drainage your building needs?
A professional Portland roofing contractor is going to be able to install gutters that meet all standards and fit your needs and curb appeal.
Additional Services
It’s important to choose a company that offers high-quality residential and commercial roofing services when selecting Portland roofing contractors. Select a contractor that offers the above five services, at the very least. However, many will offer more services.
For instance, Interstate Roofing can add attic insulation to any residential roofing project. Attic insulation will help you save on heating and cooling costs. Your home will also feel more comfortable year-round. If you’re interested in learning more, here are some things you should know about attic insulation in Portland, Oregon.
Something unique to Interstate Roofing is that we have a team of carpenters on hand to deal with any unforeseen structural or dry rot issues that arise during a roofing project. This helps speed up the process of getting your project finished and further ensures the structural integrity of your property.
If you’re looking for Portland roofing contractors, check out Interstate Roofing. You’ll be in very good hands. Give us a call today, and we’ll take care of all of your roofing needs, from the five services mentioned above to the additional services we offer.