The Five C’s of Choosing a New Columbus Roofing System

Choosing the right Columbus roofing system can sometimes be a stressful process. To avoid confusion, it is vital to narrow down which roofing aspects are the most important. In order to select the perfect roofing system for your home, you should consider the five “C’s” – climate, codes, characteristics (of the building), construction costs and credible contractors.

Climate

First, you should take climate into account when choosing a Columbus roofing system. The climate of your area will determine the amount of insulation you need for your roof. Primarily hot locations will benefit from a reflective roofing system, which will cut cooling bills. Heat sinks, which lessens the amount of thermal shock that can occur when a roof is suddenly cooled during a rainstorm. Conversely, your roof will require more insulation if located in a predominantly cold area. If a large temperature spread between summer and winter exists, then you should choose a roofing system that will expand and contract with thermal movement. Other climate factors to consider are wind and amount and type of precipitation.

Codes

It is extremely important to research your area’s codes when selecting your next roofing system. These include the building code, energy code and fire code. You should also check if your area has any ordinances regarding the aesthetics of your Columbus roofing system. Other local ordinances may affect how and when your roof can be installed (i.e. working hours and noise reduction).

Characteristics of the Building

The characteristics of your building will have a tremendous influence on your Columbus roofing choice. Important characteristics to consider include the building height, floor plate, location of the site, access to the roof, type and slope of deck, amount of equipment on the roof and its location, drainage and the service elevator's availability, load capacity and size. Also, if a crane cannot be used on site, your choice of a Columbus roofing system will be limited to what can be hand carried or brought in by helicopter.

Construction Costs

Before you install a new Columbus roofing system, you definitely need to determine a budget. You can hire a roof consulting architect/engineer to perform a roof inspection and tell you what can be recovered and what needs to be replaced, as well as a cost estimate. The Columbus roofing consultant can prepare construction documents that anticipate all of these considerations prior to bidding the work. Having an adequate, agreed-upon budget for the roof assures that all members involved are on the same page and that there won’t be any unpleasant surprises down the road.

Credible Contractors

Finally, keep in mind that a new, quality roofing system is not possible without credible contractors in which to install it. Be sure to research the credentials of potential Columbus roofing contractors by using the Internet and by talking to family, friends, and co-workers who may have hired them for past jobs. Also, it may be a good idea to select local Columbus roofing companies as they can respond more quickly to urgent problems than roofers located far from the job site.

Now you know the ABC’s – well mostly, the C’s – of selecting a new Columbus roofing system!

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