What you should know about your roof

Before having your roof replaced there are somethings you should think about first before you start calling roofing companys?

         There's more to your roof than shingles. A roof is a system of building products that  must work together to give you the lasting performance you should expect from a new roof.

         This section explains the complete Roofing System the underlayment,and the attic

          Here's a check list to look in too,the first thing you need to do is ask your self  Am i just going to have my roof recovered or am going to have my roof shingles torn off and replaced?

Recovers- if you only have one or two lears of shingles on your roof, you can recover your roof but check with your local building department,and check with your insurance company, some insurance companys may not cover you if you recover your roof again. but if you do recover your roof,  here are something to remember.

                 A.Shingles

What kind,asphalt or fiborglass, what's the differance, longevity

                 B.underlayment

                 C.metal drip edge

                 D.roof vents

                 E.ridge vent

                 F.flashing

                 G.hips

                 H.valleys

                 I.gutters

                 J.pipe boots

                 K.roof deck

                 L.starter courses

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