The more you know about roofing terms, the smarter your home design choices will be. Roof trusses have overtaken rafters as the most popular way to create a roof frame. And there’s a good reason why trusses have become more popular – they’re cheaper, more convenient and extremely versatile.
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Archives for Shingle Roof4 Interesting Facts About Asphalt Shingle Roofs
Since its initial use in the 1870s, asphalt has been one of the most widely used materials in the modern world. First used to pave roads, asphalt is now one of the most—if not the most—common roofing materials used in North America. A roof using asphalt is known as an asphalt shingle roof, which consists of interlocking tiles with a top coat of asphalt granules.
[Read more…]Understanding and Preventing Roof Shrinkage
Shrinkage can affect EPDM or modified bitumen roofs. One major concern is the way it pulls the flashings at curbs, penetrations and walls, which often leads to splits and cracks that allow moisture to penetrate through and cause leaks.
Different Facets of a Roof Inspection
As a homeowner, it’s your responsibility to maintain your shingle roof. With that in mind, it’s important that you have it inspected every now and then. That way, a professional roofer can look for the usual wear and tear as well as other kinds of damage that may have affected your roofing system. When it comes to roofing inspections, you can expect your roofer to focus on different facets: interior, structural, workmanship and material.
Here’s an in depth look at all the different facets of roof inspections.
[Read more…]5 Consequences of Not Replacing Your Roof on Time
When it’s clear that your roof is severely damaged or is approaching the end of its lifespan, experts often recommend that you have your roof replaced immediately. Unfortunately, some homeowners tend to disregard this advice as they tend to make the mistake of thinking it can be solved by a patch job instead. What they don’t realize until it’s too late, however, is that doing so can have severe repercussions for them in the long run. [Read more…]