A. The best roof is one that is specifically designed and installed for the conditions you have. Considerations must be made for; material, slope, insulation, fire exposure, vapor barrier location, budget restraints, compatibility of material, wind, location, a variety of exposures. Your best roof will meet the above considerations, look good and provide you with longest life cycle at the best price.

A. The roof should last as long as the manufactures standard warranty plus as long as your maintenance program can extend the life cycle. Good active roof maintenance programs can double the lifecycle of most roofing systems.

A. The number is usually restricted by local code. The type and weight play a big part in the determination. Inspections and calculations must be run to insure the structure can maintain the added loads no matter what the local codes allow.

A. A consultant should insure that you are getting the best pricing the market will allow. A consultant should insure that your bidders are bidding apples to apples. There are areas where a cost plus bid with a not to exceed price can save you as much as 20% on a project. These projects require a little more effort up front, but the contractor does not have to fluff his quote to cover unknowns. A good experienced consultant can save you money and insure you get a good roof. So contact Ken Yeager today, with his 28 years experience he will insure that you get the most roof for the best price.

A. Very Very Carefully!!! The hardest part of a roofing project is getting the right contractor. A good experienced consultant knows the right questions to ask. The proper forms to ask for and has resources in the industry where he can check the track record of most contractors. Ken Yeager can assist you in choosing a competent contractor.

A. A roofing consultant is an extension of you…. He acts on your behalf. He represents you, looks out for your well being. A consultant in most cases is not representing a contractor or manufacturer, only when hired by one to settle disputes. We work for the building owner 90% of the time. The consultant is there to help you get the very best you can afford. Most of our work comes from referrals. So contact Ken Yeager today.

A. The easiest way is to look at your payback from having a longer lasting trouble free service new roof. The extra set of experienced eyes on the project well result in a higher quality project with fewer problems. The selection of the proper roofing system on a project will result in a longer lasting roof. If the roof is put on a roof maintenance program such as “ROOFER”, a maintenance data base developed by the Corp of Engineers, your lifecycle cost and long range planning can all be done in a comprehensive data base. Ken Yeager has the experience to insure you get the most roof for the best price.

A. Your roofing consultant should have specific experience with the type of project and the type of roofing system you would consider. Being an active member of the RCI, Roof Consultants Institute, is a good starting place. The consultants qualifications are listed on this site. It is also good to contact references. Years of experience is a plus and working on project equal or larger then yours is also an added benefit. Also availability should be a consideration.

A. The question should be “ How much can a consultant save me?” A good experienced consultant can save your bacon in litigation. A good experienced consultant can insure you get right roofing system for the best price and you know it will last longer and give years of problem free service. A good experienced consultant can make you’re your life easier by managing a project for you or by putting all of your roofs in a data base and showing how to use it. Ken Yeager can do it.