Helpful Notes & Tips from S&A Roofing, a Wichita, KS Roof Contractor
How much does it cost to replace a roof in the Wichita, KS area?

A common question we hear from homeowners is, “How much will it cost to reroof my home?” In general, roofing costs in the Wichita, Kansas metro area range from $3.25 to $4.00 a square foot installed with a composition shingle. Most homes in Wichita, Andover, Derby, Hutchinson, Kansas and surrounding areas are approximately 2,700 square feet.
Attention to Detail: Exterior Protection & Clean Up in Roof Replacement

As part of our ongoing Attention to Details in Roofing blog series, we will be discussing protection and clean up as part of a typical S&A Roofing roof replacement in the Wichita, KS area. Since many home owners do not have their roofs replaced frequently, what does this mean?
Attention to Detail: Roofing Ventilation

In this Attention to Details in Roofing article, we start discussing attic ventilation for homes in the Wichita, KS area including McPherson, Hutchinson, and Newton. We will cover this topic over a series of articles as we discuss in depth the importance of attic ventilation.
Attention to Detail: Roofing Permits

In this Attention to Details in Roofing article, we discuss roofing permits for homes in the Wichita, KS area including McPherson, Hutchinson, and Newton. Is a roofing permit required? Is the cost of the permit included in my project estimate?
Attention to Detail: Nail Sizes

In this Attention to Details in Roofing article, we will focus on choosing the proper nail size for roof installation for homes in the Wichita, KS area including McPherson, Hutchinson, and Newton.
Attention to Detail: Roof & Chimney Flashing

In this Attention to Details article, we will focus on the roofing system’s flashings, specifically chimney flashing, for homes in the Wichita, KS area including McPherson, Hutchinson, and Newton.
Attention to Detail: Hip & Ridge Cap Shingles

Continuing our roofing series on paying attention to the details for homes in the Wichita, KS area, we want to discuss options for the roofing system’s ridge cap, also known as hip and ridge.
Roofing Underlayment: Ice and Water Shield

Continuing our series on understanding roofing underlayment, we will discuss the importance of ice and water shield for homes in the Wichita, KS area including McPherson, Hutchinson, and Newton.
Roofing Underlayment: 15-lb and 30-lb Felt Paper

In this post, we are introducing a new series about roofing underlayment. Our focus will be on understanding its importance, how and why it works, and the various materials and components. As usual we’ll be drawing from our 20+ years of roofing experience in the Wichita, KS area. To start things off, we’ll be looking at the differences and benefits of 15-lb and 30-lb felt paper in protecting your home’s roof.
Attention to Detail: Roofing Layers

In continuation of our “Paying attention to the details” series, we want to discuss how many layers of shingles or shake (or both) are on the roof surface. Historically, it was thought that the more layers of roofing the better. WRONG.