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SAN FRANCISCO — Host, Sarah Rutan: Whether it’s high- or low-quality, a new roof is expensive, so why not invest in the best? Today we’re in San Francisco with Diamond Certified Expert Contributor Chris Testa of Sure Roofing & Waterproofing to learn more.
Diamond Certified Expert Contributor, Chris Testa: So, my roofing tip for today is to pay attention to the details. When you’re going to replace your roof, it’s going to be an expensive job, regardless of whether you buy the cheapest or the most expensive version. Either way, it’s a big, messy job. And it will cost a lot of money.
My recommendation is that you buy the best roof you can afford every time. And what separates the good jobs from the cheap jobs is usually in the details. One of the most important details on the job, as you can see from the photographs, are the trims, and flashings, and metal parts that protect the edges and the penetrations in all of what we call the “critical areas.” You can choose the cheapest material, and when it’s new it’s going to look nice and shiny, and like a new roof. Unfortunately, when you buy the cheapest, in this case, galvanized steel, it will eventually rust. This piece is only about 10 years old. It’s already showing signs of deterioration.
If you want to get a roof that will last the longest, consider upgrading the details. You could upgrade to something like stainless steel, which looks very similar when it’s new. But after being on a roof for 10 years, it shows hardly any deterioration or corrosion. Or, you could upgrade to something like copper, which will last many, many times as long as either of these roofs. And after 10 or 15 years, it’s only looking better, and it’s only beginning to do its job. So, if you want the best roof, buy the best details.
Host, Sarah Rutan: To learn more from local, top rated companies, visit our Diamond Certified Expert Reports at experts.diamondcertified.org.