WHEN IT'S TIME TO REROOF

DON'TS

• Don't permit products of unproven quality to be used on your roof.
• Don't be taken in by "Cure-All" products, which can be applied by anyone.
• Don't take bids on projects without adequate, uniform specifications.
• Don't re-roof over an existing roof unless a careful evaluation is made, and a qualified consultant or standards authority gives prior approval.
• Don't expect a guarantee to keep the water out of your buildings. Guarantees do not cover many of the problem areas of your roof.
• Don't think that the lowest price is always the best. Be certain you will not be faced with a number of change order requests for extras after a project is awarded.
• Don't deal with firms who cannot stand behind their work and will not be available when you need them. Remember that a product is no better than the roofer. Because "applicator" sounds to me like an instrument not a person.

DO'S

• Do hire a professional roofer.
• Do call a member of RCABC.
• Do request the RCABC guarantee.
• Do benefit from: independent inspections; RCABC accepted materials; and, the RCABC guarantee standard.

For a complete copy of the Roof Maintenance Guide (cost $8.56 tax included), or the names of Roofing Contractors Association of B.C. (RCABC) contractors and accepted Roofing Inspection Firms in your area, contact the Association at: (604) 882-9734; Fax: (604) 882-1744; E-Mail: roofing@rcabc.org; Web Site: http://www/rcabc.org/.