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- 3 Tab Shingles:
Three tab shingles are the roofing
industry's standard, consisting
of two layers of asphalt around a
fiberglass mat core covered with
ceramic mineral
granules, notched into three
integrated pieces, or tabs.
- Dimensional/Architectural
Shingles
Dimensional/Architectural shingles are
created by bonding or laminating two
asphalt shingles together, giving them
a distinct three-dimensional
appearance similar to that of wood
shakes. Laminates are considered
more attractive, they are heavier in
weight, and they have longer life
spans.
- Designer Shingles
Most shingle manufacturers produce a
line of designer shingles that offer the
homeowner a variety of more
sophisticated and unique design
options. Typically, designer shingles
are heavy weight multi-layer laminates
that provide deeper shadow lines,
richer texture, and simulate more
expensive roofing materials like slate.
What is a roof system?
What is flashing?
Why do I need felt/underlayment?
What is hip & ridge capping?
What is the difference between 3-Tab,
Dimensional/Architectural, & Designer shingles?
Most people think of a new roof as just banging up some shingles.
But savvy homeowners know better! Today, effective roofing relies
on advanced material technology and an integrated systems
approach to protect your biggest asset–your home.
Roofing manufacturers will not warrant their products unless they
are applied as part of a complete roof system. A complete roof
system includes the roof surface (shingles, metal, slate, etc.), wood
decking, underlayment (felt), moisture barriers, flashing, ventilation,
and hip/ridge capping.
Working in unison, these elements can provide maximum
performance and efficiency. Shingles by themselves may look nice,
but without considering the whole package, you could be looking at
major roof or attic problems down the road.
Decking or Sheathing
An exterior grade wood surface, installed over the supporting
framing members, to which the roofing is applied.
Underlayment or Felt
Asphalt saturated felt used beneath roofing to provide additional
protection for the deck. The underlayment also prolongs shingle life
by protecting them from excess heat and moisture inside the attic.
Moisture Barrier
A self-sealing, fiberglass reinforced membrane used in leak prone
areas. Moisture barrier is recommended for use in areas like valleys,
around skylights, and around roof penetrations.
Roof Surface (Shingles)
Asphalt shingles are the decorative roof covering most often
selected. Shingles are self-sealing, fastened by nails, made of
various layers of asphalt and fiberglass, and covered with colored
ceramic granules.
What is flashing?
Why do I need felt/underlayment?
What is hip & ridge capping?
What is the difference between 3-Tab,
Dimensional/Architectural, & Designer shingles?
Most people think of a new roof as just banging up some shingles.
But savvy homeowners know better! Today, effective roofing relies
on advanced material technology and an integrated systems
approach to protect your biggest asset–your home.
Roofing manufacturers will not warrant their products unless they
are applied as part of a complete roof system. A complete roof
system includes the roof surface (shingles, metal, slate, etc.), wood
decking, underlayment (felt), moisture barriers, flashing, ventilation,
and hip/ridge capping.
Working in unison, these elements can provide maximum
performance and efficiency. Shingles by themselves may look nice,
but without considering the whole package, you could be looking at
major roof or attic problems down the road.
Decking or Sheathing
An exterior grade wood surface, installed over the supporting
framing members, to which the roofing is applied.
Underlayment or Felt
Asphalt saturated felt used beneath roofing to provide additional
protection for the deck. The underlayment also prolongs shingle life
by protecting them from excess heat and moisture inside the attic.
Moisture Barrier
A self-sealing, fiberglass reinforced membrane used in leak prone
areas. Moisture barrier is recommended for use in areas like valleys,
around skylights, and around roof penetrations.
Roof Surface (Shingles)
Asphalt shingles are the decorative roof covering most often
selected. Shingles are self-sealing, fastened by nails, made of
various layers of asphalt and fiberglass, and covered with colored
ceramic granules.
Flashing
Pieces of metal or roll roofing used to prevent seepage of
water into a building around any intersection or projection in
a roof such as vent pipes, chimneys adjoining walls, dormers
and valleys. Galvanized metal flashing should be minimum
26–gauge.
Ventilation
A system of intake and exhaust vents that provide fresh air
exchanges inside the attic space. A ventilation system is
necessary to remove the hot moisture laden air that can
damage your decking and shingles.
Ridge/Hip Capping
Shingles used to cover the horizontal or inclined external
angle formed by the intersection of two sloping roof planes
Pieces of metal or roll roofing used to prevent seepage of
water into a building around any intersection or projection in
a roof such as vent pipes, chimneys adjoining walls, dormers
and valleys. Galvanized metal flashing should be minimum
26–gauge.
Ventilation
A system of intake and exhaust vents that provide fresh air
exchanges inside the attic space. A ventilation system is
necessary to remove the hot moisture laden air that can
damage your decking and shingles.
Ridge/Hip Capping
Shingles used to cover the horizontal or inclined external
angle formed by the intersection of two sloping roof planes
