Resources: The Dominion Roof Installation Checklist
Does the contractor:
- Have experienced and qualified people?
- Supply references?
- Thoroughly inspect your roof?
- Inspect all flashing?
- Chimneys?
- Soil stacks?
- Other roof penetrations?
- Valleys?
- Intersecting roof planes?
- Evaluate existing ventilation?
- Ensure that ventilation levels meeting Building Code recommendations?
- Ensure the roof has a proper deck?
- Apply shingles according to manufacturer's recommendations?
- Replace all flashings, vents, valley metal, etc. which should be replaced to ensure they will last as long as the shingles?
- Offer only quality brand products?
- Do they have:
- WSIB coverage?
- Liability Insurance?
- Fall Arrest Certification?
- Clearly explain the manufacturer's warranty?
- Years of 100% full coverage?
- Includes cost of labour?
- Replacement cost including tear-off, disposal, underlayment, flashings?
- Full transferability?
- Is it in writing?
- Clearly explain the installer's warranty?
- Endeavour to clean up the job site as well as possible, including picking up nails, cleaning out flower beds, sweeping walks and driveways?
Before you invest in a new roof, make sure that you know the answers to these questions. They're your best guarantee of a professional, worry-free installation. The kind offered by Dominion Roofing.
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