All types of shingles last longer with proper roof ventilation.  All shingles roofs installed without proper ventilation will immediately loose their warranty.  The most common and effective type of ventilation today is Ridge/Soffit vent combo. Soffit or eave vents are for the intake of fresh air, and ridge vent is for exhaust. A properly designed ventilation system should allow more air to enter than to escape.  Other, less efficient roof…

Typically the least expensive asphalt shingles will be the most prone to damage from sun exposure, temperature changes, high winds, and storms, and may show damage 5-6 years or less after installation. These will also last the shortest amount of time, on average 12-18 years. In general, shingle granules are applied to protect the product from sunlight, UV rays, and weather. When these granules start to wear away the aging process…

Snow and ice must be removed from rooftops in a timely manner. They can clog drains or melt and leak into the assembly. To avoid these failures and even worse disasters like caved in assemblies, have a removal plan that includes where the snow should be dumped. Also ensure that only trained roof technicians are performing snow removal, as they are trained in how not to damage the surface. [vc_row][vc_column][vc_gallery…

The roof is an important element in the overall appearance of your home. Knowing how to choose the color of roofing shingles will help ensure that you make a choice that will suit your home's appearance as well as work in the climate where you live. Hopefully, your roof will last a long time so you don't want to be stuck with the wrong color. It can also depend upon…

Just like clockwork, this last Friday Martin Holladay posted his weekly blog article under the by-line of Musings of an Energy Nerd on Green Building Advisor. While I generally am always looking forward to seeing what he has to say, I was particularly looking forward to reading this one on Martin’s Ten Rules of Roof Design. While he made quite a few good points (no surprise), and I learned a…

Make no bones about it—roofing is hard work. There's no hiding from the elements. You can't be afraid of heights and you need to be pretty fit. Before committing to this project, try this: Get out a ladder and climb up onto your roof. If you can't walk around on it comfortably, hire a pro. If you passed this first test, go to the lumberyard or home center and throw…

The roof is a commercial building’s first line of defense from natural hazards such as wind, rain, fire, hail, ice, snow, and extreme heat. It is also the most vulnerable part of your building. Every day, your roof is exposed to weather and other elements that may contribute to decay and deterioration, increasing the risk of damage to the roof itself and the contents below it. [vc_row][vc_column][vc_gallery interval="3" images="1762,1763,1764"][vc_column_text]This is…