Mineral surfaced roll roofing is inexpensive and easy to install but will typically not last more than 10 years. This is because a maximum of 2 layers is used, and you use fewer nails than other types of roofing systems. Roll roofing systems also blow off more easily in high winds and hurricanes. Because roll roofing systems are continuous, any
» Read moreAsphalt shingle roofs should always be installed over solid roof sheathing. The nails that you use to fasten the asphalt shingles to the roof should be 11 or 12 gauge hot-dipped galvanized or aluminum roofing nails, the heads should be at least 3/8 inch in diameter, the nails should be barbed, deformed shanked, or ring shanked, and should be 1
» Read moreVent pipes are normally flashed with a lead flange and sleeve (collar or boot). The lead boot would be installed over the vent pipe and the top of the lead boot is turned down inside the stack. You could also cut the lead sleeve flush with the top of the pipe and then install counter flashing with the lead extending
» Read moreStep flashing should be installed as individual pieces for each course of shingles starting at the bottom of the chimney or wall. The first piece of step flashing over the unexposed portion of the shingle next to the lower edge of the chimney, or it should be placed at the starter course of shingles along a wall. Install a shingle
» Read moreFlashing at Chimneys and Other Vertical Structures Any flashing turned up on a vertical surface is called a base flashing. Flashing built into the vertical surface and bent down over the base flashing is called counter-flashing or cap flashing. If the horizontal width of a chimney is greater than 2 feet, install a fabricated galvanized metal saddle flashing, or a wooden cricket. The cricket, or saddle
» Read moreHidden Fastener Metal Roof System Standing Seam A standing seam roof panel system is designed to keep moisture out by concealing the fastener which are the most vulnerable areas of a metal roofing system. As an added bonus, the design also allow for quick and easy installation. Exposed Fastener Metal Roof System 5V Crimp 5V Crimp is an exposed fastener
» Read moreIf you have a flat or low sloped roof and are looking for a single-ply roofing system that is energy efficient and durable then you may want to consider a TPO roofing system. TPO roofing systems are known to have the benefits of PVC roofing systems and EPDM roofing systems without the deficiencies and added expense. This means that TPO roofing
» Read moreAre you looking for a tile roofing contractor in Sun City Center FL.? If so then look no further. We have more than 40 years of tile roofing experience and have worked on hundreds of tile roofs in Sun City Center and the surrounding areas. There is no job too big or too small as we have experienced tile roof
» Read moreAsphalt shingles have been manufactured since the early 1890s. Around 70% – 80% of all roofs in the United States are covered with asphalt shingles. Asphalt shingle roofs are relatively inexpensive, easy to install, and require little maintenance. The normal life expectancy of an organic asphalt shingle roof is 15 to 20 years. Heavyweight laminated fiberglass shingles will last 20
» Read moreRoofing underlayment serves many purposes. Roofing underlayment protects the sheathing (decking) before the roofing cover, such as shingles or tile, is installed. It acts as an extra layer of protection from the weather, and in the case of wood shake and tile roofs actually is the primary protection from weather. Underlayment protects asphalt shingles from the resins such as sap
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