When estimating the costs for a new roofing system, whether new construction or re-roof, there’s a saying that whomever makes the biggest mistake wins. Hence, the “bottom line” needs to factor in a number in intangibles. With different materials and techniques involved, hidden short- and long-term costs related to installation, maintenance, durability and warranties add up quickly.
When estimating a roof project, it’s important to account for every aspect of the job and consider practical elements such as installation costs in terms of demands being placed on the roof, as well as scheduling and coordinating with other trades. Whether working on a re-covering job or a whole new roof, you want to minimize labor and material costs by doing it right the first time and get a roof that lasts for decades and inspires trust.
Proper planning and a skilled crew can go a long a way to improving efficiency and maximizing the investment in the installation process. Beyond the direct costs of labor, a roof project can disrupt the routines at a job site and slow other work down. The quicker a roof gets done, the better. With commercial jobs often exceeding 50,000 square feet, the savings on installation time and hassle adds up quickly.
A membrane roof is more than just rolls of fabric, so the type of membrane matters in terms of overall value. Some products may weld faster but increase imperfections due to welding too fast. Opting for speed at the sacrifice of security can lead to call backs that eat up profits.All roofs require detail work around vents, and other penetrations. Here again ease and efficiency matters. This requires additional material and more labor, so be sure to factor in the true costs for the details. The following flashing materials include premolded accessories and can save thousands of dollars in labor and material waste:
Replacing or maintaining a roof can get expensive quickly. From an owner’s perspective, be sure to consider every factor. We’ve covered installation issues and project costs, but there are other factors in the overall value proposition. All is not equal among manufacturers. Some things that appear comparable at a glance have critical differences:
Measuring the value of a roofing project goes well beyond material cost. Ensure you’ve covered all the bases by carefully evaluating the true and total cost of whichever product option you select.
More about how FiberTite compares to other products can be found here.
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