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ideas for home owners.
Roofing your property is a big undertaking and requires some
planning. The contractor and the foreman will be the ones you need to talk
to answer questions and help the project go smoothly. Here are a few things
to keep in mind as your project is on the way.
TRAFFIC
If you are having the roof torn off, the contractor will probably place a
rather big dumpster close to your house in which to throw the existing
roofing into. There may be a few vehicles parked by your house and maybe
your neighbors as well. If you are going to need your car during the day it
may be a good idea to park it outside on the street so you don't find
yourself blocked in. It might be a good idea to tell your neighbors of the
upcoming project and how long the project is estimated to take.
NOISE
During the roofing process, as with any roofing project, you can expect to
have noise inside the house and out. If you are having the roof torn off,
the roofing crew will use saws, pry bars and other tear-off tools to prepare
the substrate for your new roof system.
If your project does not require any tear off, the noise should be limited
somewhat.
BROKEN PICTURES
There can be quite a bit of vibration in the house when the crew moves the
roofing material around or if any carpentry work and hammering is required.
It is a good idea to remove any large or expensive mirrors and pictures from
your walls to avoid them falling and becoming damaged. If you have heavy
ceiling fans or chandeliers you may want to take those down as well. If you
ask the contractor, he/she will usually help take these items down to avoid
replacing expensive items.
DEBRIS
There will be some debris with any roofing project. The most debris will
occur with a tear-off situation. It is not uncommon for the debris to fall
into flower beds and other shrubs. If you have some delicate plants you need
to point these out to the contractor so proper precautions can be
made.
DAMAGED LANDSCAPING
Sometimes roofing access can't be obtained by the driveway and the only way
to load the roof with materials and equipment is to gain access across your
lawn. This is where you need to work with your contractor to find ways to
minimize the chance of damage to you lawn without raising the cost of your
project. Most contractors don't mind working with you to accomplish this.
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