Roofing – It’s a Big Deal.
Roofing projects have become more complex and expensive over the years. The requirements demanded by the State, Feds and Manufactures alike have driven up the costs of installing a new roof system. Also, the recent trade wars and inflation have increased the cost of many roofing related materials by 20-70%: Examples would be plywood, metal flashings, composition shingles.
Roofing projects have become more complex and expensive over the years. The requirements demanded by the State, Feds and Manufactures alike have driven up the costs of installing a new roof system. Also, the recent trade wars and inflation have increased the cost of many roofing related materials by 20-70%: Examples would be plywood, metal flashings, composition shingles.
Regarding labor, well the days of cheap labor are over – and for those who perform dangerous and professional trade work such as roofing – Hallejuah! So why the rich get richer, the roofers may finally be getting a better wage (still not a living wage), and the middle class continues to get squeezed.
What’s the point of all this? When it comes time to get a new roof, make sure that it is going to last by hiring experienced, professional and dedicated employees from a company that has been around a few decades or more. Know what your getting and get it in writing in the form of a detailed roofing proposal. This is not the time to be cheap. Buy cheap art or perfume, but not cheap tires, surgeons, or roofs.
