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...
How to Nail Asphalt Shingles into a Roof
Asphalt 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...
How to Install Flashing for Roof Vents and Pipes
Vent 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. Yo...
How to Install Step Flashing and Continuous Flashing along a Chimney or Wall on a Shingle Roof
Step 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 shi...
How to Flash Chimneys and other Vertical Structures
Flashing 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 flashin...
Types of Metal Roof Panels
Hidden 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 s...
TPO Roof Pros and Cons
If 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 a...
Tile Roofing Contractors Sun City Center FL
Are 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...
Asphalt Shingles Roofing Study Guide – How to install Asphalt Shingle Roofs
Asphalt 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, e...
Roofing Underlayment Roofing Contractors Exam Study Guide
Roofing 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 ...