• Most roofing contractors will tell you their lead time to get on their calendar, is 4 to 6 weeks.

    We here at Roofing Hero, can get it done for you within a week, weather permitting of course!

  • If the roofing contractor answers “GAF“ then run away fast.

    GAF is the shingle that roofing contractors choose when they want to maximize their own profits, at your expense. This is not opinion.

    For an unbiased, scientific review of how all shingles compare to one another and where GAF falls in the shingle rankings, please watch the “Shingle Olympics“ at:

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8csJaWjm1yk

    Note that GAF falls in dead last place (see rankings).

    Shingles were analyzed by:

    • nailing zone

    • sealant strength

    • weight

    • impact resistance against hail and wind

    • asphalt grade

    • thickness

    • granule loss

  • All the time we see Roofers charging a lot of extra money, for DRIP EDGE. To them, it’s an optional upsell/upgrade.

    So what is DRIP EDGE, and why should it never be a paid upgrade?

    Around the edges of your entire roof, DRIP EDGE takes shedding rain water and kicks it AWAY from your home, and more specifically, away from your fascia.

    Why is this critically important? Because fascia is one of the most commonly water damaged parts of most homes.

    Why should Fascia be protected?

    • it stabilizes rafter tails (adds critical structural and sheer support for your roof’s rafters)

    • it protects rafters from rotting and water damage

    • it holds up the gutters

    DRIP EDGE SHOULD NEVER BE OPTIONAL, IT’S ESSENTIAL. To protect your Fascia, IT’S MANDATORY!

    So if the roofer you’re interviewing is not including this BY DEFAULT and FREE OF CHARGE, then it’s considered an improper install, and you should therefore RUN AWAY FAST from that roofing contractor!