You know how important it is to maintain your gutters. Without them, water can run directly into your foundation and cause leaks and flooding. You probably clean your gutters at least once a year like you should, but are you sure your gutters are working as effectively as they can? A malfunctioning gutter can be… Read More
Home Improvement Information – Frequently Asked Questions
In addition to staying on top of the latest products and technology to provide our customers with the best solutions to address their individual needs, we believe in educating our customers so they can not only make an informed decision, but maintain their home and avoid costly repairs down the road. Here you will find a wealth of home improvement information, including many of the most frequently asked questions we receive from roofing, siding, windows, and remodeling customers.
In the end, it must be said that either fiberglass or organic shingles can be manufactured to withstand extreme performance standards. Clearly, fiber glass-based shingles have the edge in warm weather areas. Both types of shingles can be made to perform excellently in cold weather. But fiber glass shingles must be manufactured to the most… Read More
The same thing as an asphalt shingle; basically any shingle constructed with a fiberglass or organic base is considered to be a composite shingle.
A portion of the granules contain leachable copper ceramically coated, designed to protect against discoloration from algae on the roof. This does not protect from moss growth but does slow the growth. Moss likes to feed on algae and any other debris on the roof. Most manufactures offer a 5- to 10-year warranty against algae… Read More
Two types of asphalt shingles are used: organic and fiberglass or glass fiber. Organic shingles are generally paper (waste paper) saturated with asphalt to make it waterproof, then a top coating of adhesive asphalt is applied and ceramic granules are then embedded.
There is not one roof system that is best for all applications. Keep in mind that even if you are using the best materials, your roof system still can be installed improperly and you could end up with a leaky roof. Good workmanship, solid referrals and proper attention to detail (e. g. flashing and drainage… Read More
There are some manufacturer (and even building codes) that will allow the application of asphalt shingle roof having the slope; however the National Roofing Contractors Association (NCRA) does not recommend shingles on slopes less than 4:12 (18 degrees). Asphalt shingle roof systems are watershedding and rely on gravity and roof slopes to effectively drain water… Read More
The National Roofing Contractors Association (NCRA) suggests the amount of attic ventilation be balanced between the eaves and ridge. The intent of a balanced ventilation system is to provide nearly equivalent amounts of ventilation area at the eave/soffit and at or near the ridge. For a balanced ventilation system to function properly, approximately one-half of… Read More
No. Two layers of underlayment are referred to as a double-layer of underlayment and there is a 19 inch overlap between layers. One layer of underlayment is called a single layer of underlayment and there is a two inches of overlap between the layers. NRCA recommends a double layer for roof decks having slopes of… Read More
For asphalt shingles, National Roofing Contractors Association (NRCA) recommends a single layer of No. 15 asphalt-saturated underlayment be used with roofs having slopes of 4:12 (18 degrees) or greater. For roof slopes between 3:12 (14 degrees) to 4:12 (18 degrees), NRCA recommends a minimum of two layers of No. 15 underlayment. If you are installing… Read More
