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The roof is one of the most critical parts of your home. It’s your first line of defense against rain and other elements. Therefore, the condition of your roof is vital for your house. That is why it is so important to choose an experienced roofing contractor for any of your roofing repair needs. A roofer with experience will be able to identify the best solutions for your roof and complete efficient work without needing repairs to the work later in the future. So, how can you know if a roofer has the experience you are looking for? Examples of Past Projects The best roofers are happy to showcase some of their work. Credible roofers will have examples of the previous projects completed. Always ask for examples of past projects. Pictures and videos are beneficial and will help illustrate their experience. Furthermore, you should ask for an explanation of the project. What roofing problem did the contractor address, and how has the repair held up? Reviews and Testimonials Roofers with many years of experience and good quality work will have happy customers to show for it. Look for a roofer that has testimonials and reviews. Many roofers will proudly display reviews right on their website, but you should also dig a little deeper. Look up the roofer on third-party review sites, including Google, Yelp, Angie’s List, and more. Of course, you want a roofer with a quality experience, which means they will have an overall positive rating. However, also pay attention to the number of reviews. If a roofer claims to be in business for a decade but only has a handful of reviews, they may have “experience,” but not necessarily quality service. Word of Mouth Recommendations Another great way to identify roofers with experience is to ask around. Check with your friends, family, and neighbors for referrals. Which roofers do they recommend? Roofers with a lot of experience will build up a strong word-of-mouth reputation. People in your area will know of and recommend them for their services. You can also talk with these people in real life about the quality of service and how the job has held up. If you get a recommendation, always take the time to ask some questions about the roofers and the work.

Many commercial buildings have a roof with either no slope or a very small slope. This affords many advantages, but it also poses risks. The biggest issue facing flat roofs is that of drainage. Rain is going to fall. And once it does, where does it go? Rain won’t run off the side of a flat roof the same as it does on a steeply-graded roof. This presents many possible issues. Water tends to pool when it doesn’t have a direct place to go. These puddles of water can erode the materials of a flat roof over time, especially around seams. This can lead to leaks, and any water that makes its way into your building is going to lead to problems. So how do you avoid these drainage issues for a flat roof? The best roof system properly installed not only protects against leaks, it offers a host of other benefits to your flat or low-sloped roof. And there’s no better system than a Duro-Last roofing system. Here’s what you stand to gain from it. Easy Installation Your first encounter with the Duro-Last roofing system will be the installation. The experts at Elite Roofing perform every roof installation with care and professionalism, but a Duro-Last installation is streamlined right from the start. This is because every Duro-Last roof system is manufactured to the exact specifications of each individual building in a controlled factory environment. This translates to less time spent on the roof by the workers, and a faster installation. Your business won’t miss a minute of operation. In fact, this prefabrication eliminates up to 85% of the seaming work performed on top of your building. Not only does it make the installation more streamlined, it also ensures an excellent fit.

The Owens Corning® roofing products work best only when installed by a Preferred Contractor. Only select roofers in the brand’s extensive network earn this designation, a prestigious distinction that separates the best from the rest. To become an Owens Corning® Preferred Contractor, Elite Roofing met the following requirements: Must be a verified member of the Owens Corning Contractor Network Must hold a minimum of $1,000,000 in general liability insurance Must maintain licenses and insurance required by local, state & federal law Must have a business credit rating that is considered satisfactory by Owens Corning A Record of Quality and Service Another thing that Owens Corning® reviews before deciding whether or not to offer preferred contractor status to a roofing company in Louisiana is the company’s record of quality and service to customers. Only roofing contractors that have been in business a minimum of two years can even qualify, and before a roofer can claim this distinction, they must be invited by Owens Corning®. You can rest assure that by hiring an Owens Corning® Preferred Contractor that your home and roof are in good, safe and reliable hands.