Although it would be unrealistic to publish a standard answer to this question, it’s one every homeowner naturally wants to know, so we can publish some general guidelines to give you the best answer possible before you call us. We will say up front that you will have an exact answer to that question when you get a proposal from us. Find out more about what to expect for an answer based on the season.
There is no one size fits all answer. We definitely use Atlas more than any other shingle, but it’s not always that simple. The fact is, we install many types of shingles from various manufacturers and our hands-on experience with these products is extensive to say the least. When we answer this question upon evaluating your roof, we’ll be able to make a recommendation specifically suited to your needs, budget, and home structure.
We make this as easy as possible for you by requiring very little on your part.
We do recommend that you remove or secure any fragile or irreplaceable items on the walls or ceilings inside your home. During the installation of your roof, there will be some vibration on your walls and ceilings and we will not be responsible for any damage to unsecured items that are disturbed or fall.
Your roofing installation will begin between 7:00 and 7:30 in the morning on the scheduled day and we ask that you move your vehicles out of the garage and onto the street the night before. This way we will not intrude on your morning routine.
If you’ll permit us one little boast, protecting your home during a roofing installation is on our list of things we are most proud of and where we make extra effort to outshine the other roofing companies. Every home is different when it comes to setting up for a new roof so we don’t have a one size fits all answer to this question.
What we can tell you is that our material haulers we use to transport the materials are loaded up for every job with an arsenal of protective materials: 4×8 sheets of wood, lumber, tarps, and any other materials deemed necessary that we determine during the original inspection of your roof. Extra care is given to the setup before the first crew member ever climbs a ladder to begin your roofing project.
To answer both yes and no is appropriate. Are we going to leave your property without conscientious cleanup like some roofing companies would? Absolutely not! Are we going to guarantee we find every last stray nail during the cleanup? That would be unrealistic.
We do however use meticulous methods to assure your yard and driveway are free of loose nails.
This question is among the most important you could ask or wonder about. Proper ventilation has numerous benefits and solves multiple problems. It saves you money on your heating and cooling bills, extends the life of your roofing, and even protects your health by preventing mold that would otherwise form in your attic and under your shingles.
Let’s start with the heat factor. A 90° summer day does not equal a 90° attic but a 140° attic without proper ventilation. This doesn’t just escalate your cooling bills, imagine the stress placed on your asphalt roofing shingles which will buckle and fail prematurely. Proper ventilation is your solution to this problem.
It’s not so much a question of which is better, but a question of which is better for particular types of roofs. For example, if your home has cathedral ceilings, the ridge vent is the only viable solution. On a roof where four slopes converge to a single ridge as shown above, box vents are the best choice.
Many homes are designed where either a ridge vent or box vent will work equally well. Considering the fact that ridge vents are more aesthetically pleasing, our recommendation would be the ridge vents.
The condensed answer is roof leaks aggressively in the process of happening, and beavers have nothing to do with it. Next comes the what, how, where, and why.
It begins with the interaction between warm and freezing cold air. Heat always seeks cold. In the summertime, understanding that principle helps you realize it’s the heat coming in rather than the cool getting out. In the wintertime, most people think the cold air is getting in when it is really the heat going out.
Continue finding out about the what, how, where, and why of ice damming.
3-tab shingles and architectural shingles are the most commons shingles installed in the the America. 3-tab shingles are often referred to as strip shingles as they are cut out of one continues strip at the factory. A 3-tab shingle has tabs that often cut in 12 inch increments. Architectural shingles are also known as laminated shingles. An architectural shingle is laminated of 2 strips of shingles to create a cedar shake look that gives the home better curb appeal. Architectural shingles due offer a higher wind resistance than 3-tab shingles. While life expectancy is depended on the brand and quality of the shingle, most see architectural shingles as more appealing then 3-tabs due to the curb appeal.
Find out more about 3-tab VS Architectural Shingles, & 3-tab VS Laminated.
The wind rating on a 3-tab shingle is 60 mph with proper 4 nail per shingle nailing pattern. This is lower than the rating of 130mph found on architectural shingles. The rating of 60 mph is due to the exposed portion of the shingle being split into 3 individual tabs and therefore more susceptible to wind blow offs in high wind.
Short answer is yes. Architectural shingles offer more curb appeal to a home due to the desired look of a high end cedar shake roof along with higher definition colors. Along with the curb appeal, the architectural shingles offer a higher wind resistance than standard architectural shingles and offer better protection in rough weather.
The age of the roof is sometimes determined by the amount of granules left on top of the shingle. The granules on top of the shingle are there to protect the waterproofing asphalt from UV rays. Once the shingle experiences major granule loss, the serviceable life of the roof is done. It’s very tough to tell the age of the roof. A properly installed roof using high quality materials can look great even at 20 years of age, while a relatively new roof at 9 years can look bad due to low quality materials.
Seamless gutters are one piece runs that can be made up to 100 ft in length and only have joints at the corners. Regular gutters are often made in 10 ft pieces that have to be stacked together to make a long run of gutter. Seamless gutters offer better protection and are much less prone to leaks that cause damage to the foundation of the home.
Seamless gutters offer a longer life and need less maintenance than sectional gutters. Sectional gutters have a lot more joints that rely on gutter sealant to keep the gutters leak free. Seamless gutters only have joints at the corners and have less possible leak points. The look of a seamless gutters also offers better curb appeal with higher return on investment.
Cost is dependent on the house, such as how many stories you have. The higher the house is the more labor there is involved in getting up to the roof. Pitch is also a factor. How safe is it to walk on, is it on a big angle? How many layers needing to be removed factors into how long the job will take. Cost per square foot also includes the material chosen. Shingles have a different cost than tile or metal. Removing and replacing bad decking is also included in the cost of replacing a roof. Additionally, the square footage of your roof is very different than that of your home. A ranch style home will have more roof square footage than that of a two-story house.
We highly recommend Atlas StormMaster Shingles. These are modified asphalt shingles with a rubberized compound to make it more flexible and have greater impact resistance. The modified asphalt shingle is able to withstand expansion and contraction during summer and winter months so the shingles don’t crack. StormMaster shingles also have wonderful granule retention to help make the shingles last longer as the granules protect the shingles from UV ray damage. Last but not least, Atlas shingles have 3M ScotchGard built into them. This means 10% of the surface granules are copper. These copper minerals rinse the roof every time it rains. Atlas shingles won’t streak, making for great curb appeal for the 20-30 years.
Yes, we do offer numerous financing options for customers. Our financing plans are tailored to your needs, with low-interest rates and customizable payment options. Ask your inspector what financing options and specials are available during your inspection
