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During a re-roof project, tear-off refers to the removal and proper disposal of the old roof system down to the deck substrate. Our Proposal specifies the roofing material(s) to be removed during tear-off signified by a checkmark.

• 1 Layer Shingles: One layer of shingles will be removed.
• 2 Layer Shingles: Two layers of shingles will be removed. Roof systems consisting of two or more layers of shingles will be subject to an additional labor and disposal fee.
• Gravel: A tar and gravel roof system will be removed.
• Flat Roof: A rolled roof system, typically used in flat roof applications, will be removed.
• Metal: A metal panel roof system will be removed.
• Tile: A tile roof system will be removed.
• Underlayment: The second water-barrier layer (underlayment) material will be removed.
• Other: In special roof applications, other materials may be removed in the tear-off process. When applicable, the materials will be specified in this subsection.

The tear-off of the old roof system exposes the deck substrate and other structural components. The roof system is inspected for wood rot, damage, and integral weaknesses. Pro Roofing is mandated by the Florida Building Code to repair and replace damaged roof components with new material of matching size and species.

The extent of wood repairs needed on your project cannot be determined or estimated until the old roof system is removed. As a result, wood repairs are not included in the price listed on our Proposal. Wood repairs are an additional cost that is billed separately.

• Inspect Roof Deck for Damaged Sheathing: Wood sheets, called sheathing, are attached to roof trusses forming the roof deck. The roof deck, fascia board, and other components will be inspected for damage including rot, water damage, or other integrity compromises.
• Re-Nail Entire Roof Deck Up-To Code: Florida Building Code mandates all roof systems be renailed up to the current building code. Effective October 1st, 2007, all roof replacements on existing site built single-family residences must comply with Section 507.2.2 of the Florida Building Code or be re-nailed utilizing 8D round-head ring shank nails spaced no greater than 6 inches on center.
• Plywood Sheathing Replaced at $x.xx p/Sheet: The per 4′ x 8′ sheet price of sheathing replaced. Price includes material and labor costs per sheet. Your specific sheathing may be veneered plywood, oriented-strand board (OSB), or C-Class to D-Class exposed plywood (CDX).
• Fascia and Wood Board Replace at $x.xx p/Ft.: The per foot price of dimensional lumber replaced. Price includes material and labor costs per linear foot. Your specific dimensional lumber may be 1″ x 6″, 2″ x 8″, or other nominal boards.
• Specialty Wood Replaced at $x.xx p/Ft.: The per foot price of dimensional lumber replaced with specialty wood (ex. Cedar boards) Price includes material and labor costs per linear foot.
• Other: In certain circumstances, other wood components need to be replaced and priced seperately. If applicable, the wood type and price will be listed here. Price includes material and labor costs, unless otherwise specifed in the Proposal Notes section.

The Sloped Roof System section refers to the type of roof system Pro Roofing proposes to install to roof sections having a “slope” or a roof pitch typically 3/12 or greater. Roof pitch is identified by the number of inches of a horizontal run per 12 inches of vertical rise.

• Shingle – Architectural: High-quality dimensional or laminated shingles made from a fiberglass mat base with ceramic coated minerals that are embedded in water-resistant asphalt. Several layers of shingles may be used to create the shingle. Standard wind-resistance is rated at 110-mph. Pro Roofing always uses manufacturer starter strips, and hip and ridge shingles, upgrading wind warranties to 130-mph! CertainTeed Landmark series is our most popular architectural shingle.
• Shingle – 3-Tab: The 3-Tab asphalt shingle, also called a composition or fiberglass shingle, has single-layer construction. 3-Tab shingle re-roofs are out-dated and typically only used today in lower-quality properties, such as rental, or where the re-roof budget is extremely small. Wind-resistance is typically rated at 80mph. The value of architectural shingles is worth the small increase in financial investment.  Pro Roofing does not recommend installing 3-Tab shingles, whenever possible.
• Metal: Metal roof panels are becoming increasingly popular for their longevity, impact, and fire resistance ratings. Metal roof panels are available in a variety of profiles, finish coatings, and featuring exposed or concealed fasteners. The costs for metal panels have a substantial cost increase versus shingles, however, with finish coating warranties available up to 45-Years, the value is realized by those customers who have the budget. Metal Sales Image II series is our most popular metal roof panel.
• Tile: Popular in Spanish and Mediterranean architecture, and high-end residences, roof tile offer a classy aethetic that is unmatched by other roof materials. Roof tile is available in a wide range of profiles and typically are constructed of concrete or clay. Tile roofs also come with greater financial investment. Eagle Tile Capistrano is our most popular roof tile with a large color palette to complement any architectural styling.

Rolled roofing is the most common type of residential flat roof system. Modified Bitumen is an ashpalt-based product, rolled roofing product that is applied using either a “torch-down” or a self-adhering method.  The cap sheet feature granules, similar to those seen on shingles, and are available in shingle-matching colors.

• Torch-Down / 75-lb. Glassbase Underlayment:  Torch-down, as the name implies, is adhered to the roof deck using a torch to melt the adhesive membrane to the substrate. Seventy-five-pound Glassbase is the standard base sheet, or underlayment, used in torch-down applications.
• Peel-&-Stick Underlayment: When performance is a priority peel-&-stick underlayment outperforms Glassbase. Peel-&-Stick or self-adhering underlayment is applied to the roof deck by removing a protective film from a self-adhering membrane.
• Self-Adhering Modified Bitumen: An ‘SA’ or self-adhering modified bitumen system features a self-adhering base sheet and cap sheet.

ISO Polyisocyanurate, or ‘PolyIso’ for short, is a type of insulation board used in flat roof applications when space is not available for conventional insulation methods. Using tapered PolyIso insulation boards pitch can be added to a very low slope roof that facilitates better water runoff. Pro Roofing recommends the use of tapered insulation boards when the roof slope is less than ¼ inch of horizontal run per 12 inches of vertical rise (.25/12).

• Flat Roof Pitch Change: Install a PolyIso insulation board to increase a roof pitch or transition from one pitch to another.
• ISO Cold Polyisocyanurate Roof Insulation: Install a PolyIso insulation board to increase insulating R-value. Common sizes are 1″ and 2″.

A roof valley is formed when two sloping roof sections meet, forming a V angle, where water collects and flows off the roof. Pro Roofing knows that roof valleys are one of the most problem-prone areas of your roof system. Roof valleys that are improperly installed become a high-risk factor for leaks.

Pro Roofing provides a 5-Layer Protection system to roof valleys that offers you peace-of-mind and increased performance. Ice & Water Sheild underlayment (Peel-&-Stick) is installed first. All seams are sealed using a roofing adhesive. Galvanized metal valley flashing is shaped and mechanically-fastened using power-driven nails. All seams are sealed a second time using a roofing adhesive. The finish roof material is installed completing the roof valley installation.

• 16″ Flashing on Roof Valleys: Install ice and water shield underlayment and 16″ wide galvanized metal flashing to roof valleys
• No Roof Valleys: The project does not incorporate valleys in the roof system.

Certain building systems require airflow to operate properly and efficiently. The most common ventilation components are plumbing vents, exhaust vents, and attic vents.

Plumbing Boots, or lead boots, allows air to enter your plumbing system to help push wastewater through the pipes and prevent sewer gases from accumulating inside the building.

Gooseneck Vents are a type of static exhaust vent. Kitchen hood vents, bathroom exhaust fans, and clothes dryer vent exhaust air through the attic using Gooseneck vents.

Baffled Shingle-Over Ridge Vents is a type of attic vent that exhausts air from the roof’s ridgeline, as opposed to attic vents that are installed on a place of a roof section or at gable ends. Venting from the highest point of the roof system, ridge vents are more efficient than other static attic vent products. Shingle-Over ridge vents are installed with hip and ridge cap shingles over top of the vent and are manufactured from plastic materials.

Off-Ridge Vents is a type of attic vent that exhausts air and is installed “off-ridge” or on a plane of a roof section. Buildings that do not have a sufficient ridgeline to adequately vent the attic space, an off-ridge vent must be used.  Off-Ridge vents are constructed of galvanized metal and finished in 3 stock colors: white, black, and brown.

Boot Guards is an add-on PVC-based product that eliminates damage from critters that causes roof leaks that can go undetected. Squirrels and other animals are attracted to the lead in the plumbing boots. Overhanding trees can provide easy access to a buffet of boots for them to feast on.

Zipper Boot is a specialized plumbing boot required in certain applications. Zipper boots are customizable on-site and are typically used in metal roof applications because of its high-temperature resistance and ability to conform to any irregular roof surface.

• Plumbing Vent Boots: Install the quantity listed for each size of lead plumbing boot: 1.5″, 2″, 3″ and 4″ diameters.
• Gooseneck Vents: Install the quantity listed for each size of Gooseneck vent: 4″, 6″ and 10″. Standard stock colors are white, black, and brown.
• Baffled Shingle-Over Ridge Vent: Install the linear feet listed of baffled shingle-over ridge vent and shingle-over using shingle manufacture’s specialty hip and ridge cap shingles.
• Off-Ridge Vent: Install the quantity listed of galvanized metal off-ridge vent. Standard stock colors are white, black, and brown. Standard stock sizes are 4′ and 6′.
• Boot Guard Color: Boot Guards are available in white, black, brown, tan, grey, terracotta, and hunter green. Boot Guards are available in two sizes: Small (for 1.5″ and 2″ diameter pipes) and Large (for 3″ and 4″ diameter pipes). Boot Guards are an additional cost and not included in our Proposal price.
• Zipper Boots: Install the quantity listed of Zipper-style or split boot. Zipper Boots are an additional cost and not included in our Proposal price.

Drip edge is a metal flashing that is installed at the edges of the roof to help control the flow of water away from the fascia and to protect the underlying roofing components. Drip edge overhangs the sides of the roof and has a small metal flange that is bent away from the fascia. It is non-corrosive and non-staining so that your roof looks good but is structurally stable.

• 2½” Face Installed Around Entire Perimeter of Roof: Remove existing drip edge and install new galvanized drip edge with a stock 2½ inch height around the entire perimeter of the roof. Seal edges with roofing adhesive. Standard stock colors are white, black, and brown.
• 2½” Face Installed Where No Gutters: Remove existing drip edge and install new galvanized drip edge with a stock 2½ inch height around the sections of roof that do not have gutters installed. Seal edges with roofing adhesive. Standard stock colors are white, black, and brown.
• Re-Use: Though uncommon for most projects, there are certain instances where the existing drip edge is in good condition, will not compromise system integrity, and can be reused. Reinstall existing drip edge and seal edges with roofing adhesive.

A chimney is a vertical channel which is positioned above a fireplace and may protrude through a roof section. A chimney can be constructed from bricks, stainless steel, or concrete. A cricket or saddle is a ridge structure designed to divert water on a roof around the high side of a chimney. Chimney protrusions have special flashing requirements to prevent water leaks. A chimney cap is protective covering the go over the top of the chimney.

• New Flashing: Install new galvanized flashing around the chimney’s perimeter and seal edges with roofing adhesive.
• Replace Existing Flashing (If Needed): Remove existing chimney flashing and install new galvanized flashing around the chimney’s perimeter and seal edges with roofing adhesive if needed.
• Chimney Cap: Remove existing chimney cap and install a new galvanized metal chimney cap, sized to meet the requirements of the chimney it will attach to.
• Rebuild Chimney: Rebuild or make repairs to the chimney framing or sheathing.
• Build Chimney Cricket: Build a new chimney cricket to facilitate better water runoff.
• Remove Chimney: Demolition existing chimney and cover protraction hole with matching deck material.

Skylights and solar tubes provide natural lighting into a structure through penetrations in the roof. Skylights are available in stock sizes of 2′ x 2′ and 2′ x 4′. Custom skylights sizes are available to replace existing custom-sized skylights or to add new skylights of an unstocked size. Solar Tubes are a type of light-emitting tunnel and provide more focused light and with less expense than a skylight. Unless otherwise specified in the Proposal Notes section, skylights, and solar tubes are included in our Proposal price.

• New Skylight: Install new skylight(s) as specified.
• Re-Use Skylight: Re-use existing skylight(s) as specified.
• 2′ x 2′: Quantity of 2 foot by 2 foot skylight(s) referenced.
• 2′ x 4′: Quantity of 2 foot by 4 foot skylights(s) referenced.
• Custom: Size and quantity of custom-sized skylights(s) referenced.

• Self-Flashing: References a skylight that does not require a curb to be constructed and is designed to fit directly over the rough opening in the roof deck.
• Curb-Mounted: References a skylight that does require a curb or raised frame and is designed to fit over the curb like a lid on a shoebox.
• Insulated Glass: References a skylight that features an insulated glass light that prevents heat loss as well as provides UV protection.
• Polycarbonate Dome: References a skylight that features a naturally transparent thermoplastic light dome. Typically found in older skylights.

• 10″: Quantity of 10-inch diameter solar tube or tunnel to be installed new or reinstall existing.
• 14″: Quantity of 14-inch diameter solar tube or tunnel to be installed new or reinstall existing.
• Re-Use: Reinstall existing skylights as specified.

Proposal Notes is the section that summarizes the scope of work, type of roof, and materials we propose to use on your project. It is important to read this section in its entirety. special project notes, conditions, materials, or information that is contractual will be listed here.

The Sloped Roof section specifies the category of roof material, type of underlayment, manufacturer, series, and color of the finish roof material proposed for installation on the sloped roof sections.

The Flat Roof section specifies the category of roof material, type of underlayment, manufacturer, series, and color of the finish roof material proposed for installation on the flat or low-slope roof sections.

The Warranty section specifies the length of the material warranty, in years, offered by the manufacturer for the materials specified. Warranty specifications and limitations can be found on the manufactures website. Warranty information is also provided during the project payment collection phase. Warranties vary from manufacturer and series of material selected. Please read all warranty information carefully, and contact us if you need further clarification.

Pro Roofing provides repairs with a workmanship warranty of 6 months and re-roofs with a workmanship warranty of 3 years. Pro Roofing’s warranty only covers claims resulting from defects in workmanship, not materials. Material warranties are provided by the manufacturer of the material.

Cash Total is the price to be paid for the work and materials specified in the Proposal. This amount is considered your Proposal Price. It is important to note that the Proposal Price or Cash Total does not include charges for wood repairs, lumber materials, speciality species lumber, Boot Guards, Zipper Boots, and other work or materials specified as an additional charge in the Proposal Notes section. Cash Total is valid for payments made by, cash, personal check, cashiers check, corporate check, or electronic transfer.

All payments made by credit card are subject to a processing fee based on a percent of the Cash Total amount. Credit card processing fees are non-negotiable and cannot be waived. To avoid a credit card processing fee, please furnish payment by cash, check, or electronic transfer.

Finance Total is the price to be paid for the work and materials specified in the Proposal when you choose to pay your project through a Pro Roofing partnered finance program.  A 3.5% loan origination fee is added to the Cash Total for finance customers. If you secure financing outside of our partnered finance programs, for example through a bank loan, you would be considered as a Cash Customer and the loan origination fee will not apply.