An In Depth Look At The Different Types Of Roofers In Edmonton

Posted by Sheamus Keely
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Feb 21, 2013
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Often times consumers make the mistake of believing that all roofers in Edmonton are the same. This assumption is commonly fueled by the fact that many of these contractors prefer to use a generic title such as a roofing contractor rather than a more specific title that indicated the specific type of roofing in which they specialize. As a result, there are still many consumers who find themselves hiring the wrong type of roofer to complete their roof repairs or roof replacement job. In order to help prevent this from happening to you, I would like to take just a moment to share some basic information with you concerning the different types of roofers in Edmonton.    

Residential Roofers in Edmonton    

Residential roofers are without a doubt the most common type of roofers which you will encounter on your search for the right roofing contractor for your particular needs. These roofing contractors specialize in performing roofing repairs and replacements on residential properties which utilize sloped roofing systems. While these contractors are qualified to perform these repairs and replacements, you should be aware that not all of these contractors will be qualified to perform the initial installation of a roof on a new constructed home. If your particular needs require a contractor to perform this type of installation you will need to be sure that the residential roofer that you choose also has extensive construction experience in order to qualify them for this type of job.    

Residential roofers often work in small groups of only 3 to 4 contractors. In fact, due to the small work space which is available on residential roofing jobs, the job can actually become much more complicated by trying to use a larger group of contractors. These roofers should be able to complete a roof replacement job in about 72 hours as long as the weather permits consistent work over that time period. Additionally, you should expect a residential roofer to require a down payment of approximately 25% in order to cover the cost of materials before the job begins.    

Commercial Roofers in Edmonton    

Commercial roofers are another type of very common roofing contractors. These contractors specialize in performing roof repairs and roof replacement jobs on commercial properties which use a flat roofing system. Due to the complex nature of commercial roofing systems, commercial roofers will be required to work in larger teams than residential roofers. In most cases these contractors will work in groups of 6 or more contractors in order to account for the many needs of a commercial roof. Commercial roofers will also need to be well trained in regards to the common obstructions which are present in a commercial roofing system. For instance, virtually all commercial roofs will make use of ventilation systems which can get in the way of proper roof repairs.     

While many commercial roofing contractors will require a down payment before work begins, the down payment which is required by these contractors is often much less than with a residential contractor. In most cases this down payment will not exceed 10% of the total price of the job. Additionally, this down payment should never exceed the total cost of materials, and should not be due anymore than 5 days before the job is scheduled to start.    

Industrial Roofers in Edmonton    

Industrial roofers are the least common type of roofing contractors which you will encounter on your search for a roofing company. These contractors work primarily on factory buildings and other industrial properties which require the use of multiple different roofing systems. Since the skills which these roofers possess are quite specific, it is highly unlikely that you will find yourself considering this type of roofer unless you are actively looking for these skills for your industrial property.
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