The storms are coming, the snow is on its way, the ice will stick. Be proactive by installing Certainteed’s “Winterguard” underlayment for superior ice dam prevention. “Winterguard” is an ice barrier membrane underlayment installed above the eaves that gives total protection against the damages ice dams can cause to your home.
Posts Tagged ‘Roofing’
Have an unexpected design change due to storm damages? This homeowner did just minutes before they were headed to bed. Mother Nature decided to invite her way in and cause unexpected damage to the exterior and interior of this home.
The energy conscious owner of this commercial property in Fairfax County, VA was looking for a replacement roof and wanted to leverage the power of the sun as a natural light source. R.M. Banning worked with the customer to select and install a new roof and skylights to maximize the energy efficiency of the building.
Depending on the look some homeowners desired, they could change the type of shingles used on their home. This homeowner switched from cedar shakes to asphalt for a clean, crisp look and feel.
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