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Select which roofing material best complements your home. |
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(For help, start with our
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Select contractor with extreme care. Request to see a |
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license and insurance. Ask neighbors
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of roofing contractors, or check out
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Prescreened
Roofing Locator
Service to find an Owens Corning Preferred Contractor |
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in your area. Be sure to check out our tips
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Look into financing options. |
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Plan work when costs will be most competitive, e.g., outside the |
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rainy season. |
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Prepare for disruption, noise, dust and debris. |
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Confirm the scope of the work to be completed (including |
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clean up) in writing. |
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Understand the critical roof areas and how they will be |
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detailed, e.g., flashings, valleys and
vents. (Don't |
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know the parts of your roof? Go to
Roofing
Terms and |
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Definitions.) |
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The contractor should secure all necessary permits. |
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Review/understand manufacturer's installation instructions. |
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Should you choose an Owens Corning
product, contact us at |
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1-800-ROOFING with any questions. |
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Make yourself accessible to contractor. |
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Do not pay ahead of the material delivery/work progress. |
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Get lien releases from all parties (e.g., contractor, material |
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supplier) before final payment. |
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