Adding a copper roof to your home is a sure way to distinguish it from its neighbors. Once too expensive for home usage, copper roofing has become a viable option for just about any home.

The trick to making the roof last longer is to buy the right roof for your home. There are many different types of roofing material and each has a different life span.

A roof warranty can be the difference between getting your roof fixed for nothing and paying up to $15,000 for the same work.

Before you sign any contract or agreement of any form with your professional roofing contractors, make sure you have a checklist of things to consider and ask regarding the company you are about to hire. Do they have an active business license and are they insured properly? Are all of the employees covered? A professional residential contractor should have general liability and auto insurance, and workers compensation.