How Long Might It Take For A Roof Replacement?

One of the common questions that homeowners ask when they are getting ready to sign a contract for their roof replacement is how long the work will take.

Roofing work is noisy as well as messy and having roof contractors working on the house for days on end requires some forward planning.

How do roof companies come up with their time estimates?

These points can help homeowners understand why their roof replacement will take as long as it does and the factors that go into coming up with an accurate time estimate.

Roof Size - A basic and obvious factor that contributes to the amount of time it takes for roof contractors to install a new roof is the size of the roof. The bigger the roof, the longer it will take to do a new roof replacement.
Roof Architecture - In addition to roof size, the complexity of the roof also contributes to the time an installation will take with roofs that have multiple pitches and slopes, extreme pitches, and areas that must be accessed using scaffolding requiring more work time than those with a more common architecture and average pitches.
Tear-Off Time - Before a new roof can go on, a roof company must tear off the old one. Though tear-offs are much quicker than installation, the time to get all the old materials off will still be directly related to the size and complexity of the roof.
Type of Material Being Installed - Different roofing materials require different installation processes that might take more or less time. Asphalt shingles are the most common roof replacements chosen by homeowners, so most roof contractors are quick with them. Metal panel roofing can also be installed quickly, but more complicated installations like tile, wood shingles, slate, and other materials all involve different processes and can take longer.
Number of Workers - Roof companies that have multiple laborers working together can complete a new roof installation in a fraction of the time that it would take one or two people to do it.

Since every home and roof replacement is different, homeowners should get a time estimate from their roof contractor at the same time that they get their cost estimate.

Based on the points mentioned above, homeowners can therefore expect their new roof installation to take anywhere from a few days to a week or two depending on these variables.

Inquire when scheduling roofing work so that planning ahead is possible!

As the demand for greener energy solutions continues to grow, so does the acceptance of solar as a residential roof replacement option.

Still, one of the biggest factors that prevent many people from having their roofing service install solar for them is the look of the panels.

To some, they are extremely unattractive, partially due to the way they are so obvious on top of the existing roofing material.

There Are New Solar Roofing Options

If you are one of those home or building owners who like the idea of solar but find the panels unappealing, there is a brand new option that just made its way to the roofing market.

Designed for installation by residential roof companies everywhere, these high-performing, attractive solar shingles may be the perfect solution.

More Cost-Effective and Attractive

Recently unveiled at the CES consumer technology show, this new take on solar shingles was developed and produced by a leading roofing materials manufacturer to offer everything that solar panels do, but in a more attractive, cost-effective way.

These long solar strips are not just lightweight to be easily transported and installed by residential roofing services; they also do not require removing your existing roofing material like other types of solar shingles.

Instead, these “shingles” perform like mini solar panels, only without the bulk and are nailed directly on top of your asphalt shingles.

Easy and Quick Installation

Based on the design, and the way these solar shingles are so easily applied by a residential roof company using just a nail gun, the manufacturer claims they can be installed in half the time of rack-system solar panels and without the need to wait for solar technicians to come and do it.

Whether a contractor installs them on top of your existing roof or puts them on as part of a new residential roof replacement, these shingles go on fast, and best of all, they are much less obvious on the roof.

Now Is The Time to Consider Solar Roofing!

Most residential roofing services agree that solar roofing is a great, energy-conscious choice that is becoming more accessible as the technology continues to improve.

The newest offering in solar roofing looks great and costs less, too.

If you are considering solar for your roof but want to avoid ugly, expensive, and heavy panels, talk to a residential roof company about the latest in solar shingles for your roof.

The best of both worlds is finally available in the form of lightweight solar shingles that go on with your asphalt roof at a fraction of the cost and time involved in other solar methods.

Category: Roof Replacement