Homeowners will often get multiple bids for their roofing project, but will sometimes overlook key details of of roofing bid when comparing between them. In this article we will take a look at a few things that homeowners need to pay attention to when comparing roofing bids in Park City.

Material Differences

One of the biggest elements homeowners compare when they get roofing bids is the price and while the price is important, it’s critical to understand how the price was decided.

One of the biggest differences that you will find between roofing bids is the differences in the materials that are being used. For example, one roofing bid might only include a budget roofing underlayment instead of a premium roofing underlayment like Sharkskin, we see this often. A cheaper roofing bid might also have a thinner shingle that will wear down faster or isn’t from as reputable of a manufacturer, this will have big impact on the total cost and price of a roof.

Cheaper materials tend to wear faster and lead to more roofing failures over the lifetime of a roof.

Other material differences like using valley metal vs not using it or what type of roof venting is used will all have an impact on the price you are seeing. When comparing bids, make sure that you pay attention to the quality of materials that are being used and where. Another big difference that will heavily impact the price of a roofing bid is the installation practices.

Installation Differences

Another significant factor that will affect the overall price of your roof is the installation process. Different installation practices affect the quality and installation time of a roof. For example, with a metal roof, you can have an exposed fastener installation or a standing seam installation with no exposes fasteners.

The installation process for a standing seam metal roof is much more time intensive but provides a more watertight roofing surface and superior longevity. If you were comparing bids between two different metal roofs, if you didn’t pay attention to the installation practices being used, the bids could look vastly different in price and you wouldn’t understand why.

With shingle roofs, the process used in valleys and the metal details used around the roof will vary by company. A high-quality roof will have metal valleys to protect one of the most vulnerable locations on a roof.

Lower quality roofing companies don’t use metal in valleys and make the shingles join at the transition. While this might work in warm climates, in Park City and the surrounding areas, this method makes valleys extremely vulnerable to leaks.

Paying attention to the details and installation practices that will be used on your roof will give your roofing bids clarity and will help you make the best decision.

Conclusion

When you are comparing roofing bids, the price of each roofing bid doesn’t tell the full story. To get an accurate understanding of what roofing system will work best for your home, you want to compare the roofing materials used and the installation practices to get a more accurate understanding of each roofing bid.