整屋頂

hium

有冇 LYK屋企整/換過屋頂呀(普通 standard size 嘅屋， cedar木)？ 要大慨預幾多錢同要注意啲咩野嫁？ 有冇人可以 recommend 有信譽嘅 contractor 呀？
唔該晒！～

dmnf

Roof 同 ceiling 之間有attic and thick insulation.  保暖隔熱, 屋頂物料對室內温度應該冇太大関係

重有換屋頂提議, since it is a big investment, especially cedar or Al., you can hold back the roofer 50% after they finish the job and then hire a house inspector to QA the job.  The inspection fee for just roof inspection should be $100-200.  Peace of mind.  However, don't expect an inspector can check everything.  All of these should be stated in the contract.

Therefore, if I had to do cedar roof, I would find a reputable one.  Or switch to common material like shingle.

shutterbug

Aluminum reflects heat...

shutterbug

If you have money, then doesn't matter cedar, shingle, or metal.

But if you want the best value, go for shingles la, they last long now, "rated" for around 30 years.  Some are even 40 years.

yoshi86

Thanks for your info

dmnf

Usually the price different is due to insurance and warranty.  Big names like Sears has very  good guarantee.  In case there is problem, small contractors just walk away from it and you can only suit them in small claim court.  Big names since they have to cover themselves, they have to mark up a lot in order to do that.  Also, workmanship makes some different.  Most owners won't be able to inspect the job so I will say don't go for cheap ones.  

You should get at least 3 quotes and compare their estimates.  I only know Shingle for a normal size house is $5K-7K.  Cedar is much more expensive.  

Also, I was told cedar roof can be chemically treated before it reaches its end of life so that it can last 5-8 more years.  If you haven't done it, check it out.

yoshi86

I had a friend he need to 整Cedar木屋頂, and got a quote from 唐人 roof contractor for $16,000. Also got a quote from 鬼佬 for $30,000.....
Almost double....
What is the big different came from?

Actually, roughly how much to 整Cedar木屋頂 for a normal size house??

shutterbug

Noisey aluminum roof is the old tech.  New alum roof is much better and you don't need reinforcement if you already have cedar.  Price is not cheap but it's really good quality, probably the last roof to replace in your lifetime.

hium

oh 原來係咁嘅～～～ 多謝你嘅意見真係好似好多野要注意嫁喎。。。 真係要就圍問多啲先得喇！