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If you are looking for someone to handle your roof installation, you may be wondering who would be best for the job. To make sure that your roof is installed properly, the best thing you can do is hire a licensed contractor. If you're still thinking about hiring a contractor for your roofing job, take a look at the list below. Here are four reasons to hire a professional.

They'll Start With a Starter Line

A professional roofing contractor will begin the project by installing a starter line, which is the initial row of shingles along the lower edge of the roof. The starter line is designed to provide reinforcement for the first permanent row of shingles. It's also designed to provide protection against water damage. Without the starter line, the lower edge of your roof might leak. Not only that, but the shingles might separate along the lower edge. Avoid that problem by hiring a contractor for the installation of your new roof. 

They'll Get the Nail Count Right

When it comes to installing a new roof, nail count matters. You might not think that the nail count would be an important issue, but that's not the case. Those who are not used to working on roofs might not know how many nails should be used for each shingle. Without the right number of nails, your shingles won't be as secure as they should be. Unfortunately, that means your shingles could get blown off the roof during wind storms, or while you're walking on your roof. You won't have that problem when you hire a contractor to install your new roof. 

They'll Ensure Ice Protection

If your roof is exposed to freezing rain or snow during the winter, it's going to need an extra layer of protection. That protection will come in the form of the underlayment. If you're not sure what the underlayment is, it's the material that's placed between the sheath and the shingles. Without the underlayment, your roof will be at a greater risk for ice damage. That's because there won't be anything there to stop the water from seeping between the sheathing and the shingles. Protect against ice damage by having a contractor install an underlayment.

They'll Adjust the Gutter Slope

When you need to have a new roof installed on your home, don't forget about the gutters. To provide the right level of protection against water damage, your gutters need to be installed at the right slope. If you don't adjust the gutter slope after when installing your new roof, you may end up with water damage. Before you're left to deal with gutter-related water damage, hire a contractor who will know to adjust the gutter slope.

For more information about hiring a roofing contractor to install your roof, contact a local roofing company, like Par One Construction, Inc.