The following is a list of terms or phrases commonly used in the roofing industry.
Roofing terms and conditions sample.
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Building permits whether you or your general contractor is charged with hiring a roofing inspector they are nevertheless necessary for figuring out if the project to take place will break any codes in your area.
Regardless of the length you should evaluate each item in the contract very carefully.
Although larger or more experienced contractors may have longer more detailed contracts most contracts for reroofing projects are relatively straightforward.
Hip gable and shed.
Make sure that all agreements and promises from the roofing contractor are put into writing.
The sides come together to form a ridge.
Chase roofing has been providing residential and commercial roofing services to fort lauderdale tampa and the rest of south florida since 2002.
Roofing contracts are commonly referred to as job proposals or estimates.
An introduction to common roofing terms roofing styles.
By trent cotney in these tough economic times a contract can be a roofer s best friend because it will contain terms that will assist the roofer in collecting money or defending claims.
Common roofing terms defined explained.
A roof that has slopes on all four sides is known as a hip roof.
Includes illustrations that show roofs have hip rafters ridge boards jack rafters and more.
Contractors should routinely review their roofing contract to make sure that it contains the most current terms and that the terms are enforceable.
When repairing or replacing a roof it pays to be familiar with these terms.
All sides are equal length.
Work has begun or materials have been ordered the contract cannot be cancelled.
The most important items of a roofing contract should involve the eleven terms of agreement shown here.
If the contract is cancelled after the 3 days from signature date there will be a 5.
Each term is accompanied by a brief definition.
Having this information in writing protects you and your investment.
Contractor may cancel the contract prior to the commencement of work.
The owner may cancel this contract within 3 days of the signature date without penalty.
It allows you to see what the contractor plans to do with your home what he will charge to do the work and it will provide a written warranty on his workmanship.
Slopes on all four sides.
Roof framing involves a lexicon all its own.
Here is a closer look at common roofing terms.