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Finding the Right Roofer for the Job

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When it comes to your roof, you want to make sure the job is being handled by a professional, who is knowledgeable and experienced. You want someone you can trust. Today's blog from your Lake of the Ozarks roofing company offers a list of questions you want to ask a roofer before hiring them. Question #1: Do you have the necessary licenses and insurance required for a roofing contractor in this area? Roofing can be a dangerous job, that requires the proper training, licenses and insurance. You want to make sure they have a current license, general liability insurance and workman's comp insurance. Be sure to ask for the relevant paperwork as proof. At Above & Beyond Roofing , we carry $2 million in insurance and workman's comp for all employees. Question #2: How long have you been in the roofing business? How much experience do your employees have?  Your roof is the part of your home that protects everything else and the home's contents. You want to mak...

Frequently Asked Questions About Your Roof

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Our Lake Ozark Roofing Business has over 15 years experience and through the years we have had a lot of questions - typically, many of these questions and concerns are very similar.  In an attempt to answer many of these questions, we have compiled a FAQ's Blog for readers who would like to learn more.   Can I roof over the top of my existing roof? Yes, you can...however, there are some circumstances that will require removal of the existing roof before installing the new one.  We offer a FREE Lake of the Ozarks Roof inspection and quote request to determine which is right for you.  We want you to be completely confident in the service you will receive from your Lake of the Ozarks Roofer as well as the the cost associated with this service. I hate the color of my shingles. Can I paint them? Yes, you can but it's not advisable. Shingles lose their granules over time which could cause the appearance of your roof to look splotchy. Another disadvantage with...

Frequently Asked Questions about Your Roof Part 2

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Above and Beyond Roofing, your  Lake Ozark Roofing Business , has over 15 years experience and through the years we have had a lot of questions - typically, many of these questions and concerns are very similar. Last week we started this two-part blog series to help answer some of these questions.  Be sure to check our part one of our  Frequently Asked Questions about Your Roof . When repairing my roof I noticed there is no roofing felt under them. Is this the correct way to install shingles? No, it is not. Unless it's an overlay (recover), there should be felt separating the roofing materials and the deck. Typically  this is done to save money - however, it is highly frowned upon by the National Roofing Contractor's Association. What's the minimum slope I need to install asphalt shingles? 2:12 is the minimum slope which means two inches of vertical rise for every twelve inches of horizontal run.  If you are between 2:12 and 4:12, you should co...