If you’re having your old asphalt roofing replaced or repaired, you may be wondering what the process entails. You know the shingles have to be replaced, but you may not be familiar with what’s underneath the shingles or how a roof is built. An asphalt roof consists of three basic parts: the sheathing, underlayment, and shingles. Here’s a look at how they form a roof and what a roofer does to them when replacing or repairing your roof.…
While your attic may lack the climate control of the rest of your house, it shouldn’t constantly feel damp, muggy, or humid. These symptoms could indicate a problem with your roof or attic that needs to be quickly addressed to prevent issues like wood rot or roofing material damage.
Damaged Roofing Materials
Roofs that are affected by everything from storm damage to old age can lose their weatherproof seal in damaged areas.…
If you remodel your home, there are often issues with existing materials not matching. This problem is common with masonry and exterior finishes or the roof structure. It is important to work with a residential roofing contractor to match your existing roof structure’s remodeling changes. The following roofing and remodeling information will help you work with your contractor to ensure your changes match:
Start planning the remodeling and roof design…
