The short answer is "Yes," but there are several reasons: - Good ventilation creates a cooler attic in the summer - An overheated attic, combined with moisture, can be damaging to roof decking and roofing [...]
Not necessarily. Leaking can result because some flashings have come loose or because a section of the roof has been damaged. A roof failure, however, is generally irreversible and results from improper installation or choice [...]
Architectural Shingles: (See Laminated Shingles) Asphalt: A bituminous waterproofing agent applied to roofing materials during manufacture. Deck: The structural surface to which the roofing or waterproofing system (including insulation) is applied. Flashing: Pieces of metal [...]
Product Performance. Asphalt shingles perform well in extreme temperatures and in areas where wind, water, and ice are prevalent. Affordability. The efficient, high-volume production and relatively low application cost of asphalt shingles provide consumers with [...]
You have two basic options. You can choose a complete replacement of the roof system, involving a tear-off of the old roof, or a re-cover of the existing roof, involving only the installation of a [...]
Sooner or later, every roof needs to be replaced, usually due to the long-term effects of weathering. If a residential roof is more than 20 years old, it is a prime candidate for replacement. Here [...]
All too often, roof problems are discovered after leaking or other serious damage occurs. Periodic (twice a year) inspections can often uncover cracked, warped, or missing shingles, loose seams and deteriorated flashings, excessive surface granules [...]
