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Roofs Flashcards

1
Q

What are the most common types of roofs

A 
Asphalt
Wood
Metal 
Clay 
Slate
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2
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Which roof is the most common by far

A

asphalt

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3
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What are some sign of damage in an asphalt roof

A 
bare spots on the shingles
major discolorations or bleaching of the roof
large number of granules in the gutter
missing shingles 
curling at the edges of the shingles
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4
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What is the life expectancy of an asphalt roof

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20-30 years

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5
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What is a good rule of thumb for asphalt roofs

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if the house is between 15-30 years old, it probably hasn’t had it roof replaced and probably need its

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6
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How is the size of the roof measured

A

in units called a square (10’ X 10’)

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7
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What is the average cost of asphalt shingles per square

A

180-350

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8
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What are some signs of damage in wood roofs

A

splitting
rotting
moss growth

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9
Q

Take special notice to what side of wood roofs and why

A

the north because it gets less sun exposure so it gets longer exposure to moisture

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10
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For wood roof pay close attention to what

A

the lower parts of the roof where water may be sitting

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11
Q

What is the problem for multiple layers of shingles

A

it invalidates the warranty most of the time

most roofs werent designed to support the added weight

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12
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How do you check for multiple layers of shingles

A

check the edges and corners

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13
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What are usually added to the roof to help prevent moisture and heat build up in the attic

A

vents and other mechanisms

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14
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Why is it important to avoid build up of moisture and heat in the attic

A

it can cause the roof to age prematurely

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15
Q

Roofs beneath what are prone to more damages

A

tree branches

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16
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What faces of the roof are more prone to damage from the sun

A

weat and south

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17
Q

Where are the most vulnerable places on the roof

A

where the roof changes direction
where objects penetrate the roof like vents, chinmeys, satelite dishes
gutters
flashing

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18
Q

Whats the life expectancy of wood roofs

A

40-50

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19
Q

What is an exception to the 40-50 yr life expectancy of wood roofs

A

if they are installed over plywood sheathing they can deteriorate over 10-20

20
Q

What is the life expectancy of metal roofs

A

50-100 yr

21
Q

What is the life expectancy of slate roofs

A

100+ yr

22
Q

What is the life expectancy of clay roofs

A

50+ yr

23
Q

What are the most common SOW tasks

A

roof maintenance
replace sheathing
roof replacement

24
Q

To get a good idea of the condition of the sheathing look where

A

at the underside of the roof in the attic

25
Q

What are you looking for on the sheathing from inside the attic

A

water stains

physical damage

26
Q

How long is the average roof replacement

A

1-2 days

27
Q

What is a ballpark way to estimate the sf of a roof

A

multipy the length of the house by the width then multiply that by 2

28
Q

Is it possible to purchase the roofing material yourself then just pay the contractor for labor

A

yes

29
Q

Why would you purchase the roofing material yourself then just pay the contractor for labor

A

because it may be cheaper

30
Q

What is are important considerations when purchasing the roofing material yourself then just pay the contractor for labor

A

time

coordinating the delivery and haul-away of the material

31
Q

When buying material yourself what is a way to price out the material

A

per square

32
Q

What does roofing maintenance usually cost

A

between 250-500

33
Q

What does sheathing usually cost

A

40-50 per sheet of 4’’ by 8’

34
Q

What is the average cost of wood shingles

A

450-700 per square

35
Q

What is the average cost of steel roofs

A

350-1000 per square

36
Q

What is the average cost of aluminum roofs

A

750-1000 per square

37
Q

What is the average cost of slate roofs

A

1000-3000

38
Q

For asphalt shingles, if there are additional layers that need to be removed expect a cost increase of

A

30% per layer

39
Q

What are material costs influenced by

A

the climate

the colder the more expensive

40
Q

What are labor cost influenced by

A

insurance prices and unions

if the area has high insurance prices or your dealing with a unionized roofer then expect to pay more

41
Q

What are other miscellaneous things that can cause prices to rise

A

the complexcity of the roof
the height of the property
time of year (climate)

42
Q

What is a great way to check prices in that area

A

call some contractors

43
Q

What is a great question to ask contractors

A

As a ballpark estimate, how much do you charge per square to remove, haul away, and replace a typical, non-complex, 20 square roof on a two story building?

44
Q

Where can you find roofing contractors

A

ask other investors in that area

check with the local real estate investors association

45
Q

How to pay the roofing contractor

A

if they want the materials paid for upfront then pay for them at the time they are delivered to the jobsite, don’t pay for more than the 50% of the total cost of the job up front, pay the last amount after the job completion

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