A+ Roofing and Home Remodeling

RE-ROOFS
Install additional layer of roofing over the top of the existing.

COMPLETE TEAR OFFS
Tear off the existing roofing down to the wood deck and install new roof system completed with underlayment and Ice and Water Shield as needed.

REPAIRS
Leak repairs usually require removal over the leak area down to the plywood in order to find the source. We don't do band-aid patches but actually find where the leak has started. Then we re-install that area with new underlayment and flashings or metal if necessary and reinstall the roof material.

The price of a new roof system varies widely, depending on such things as the materials selected, contractor doing the work, location, local labor rates and time of year. It is important to keep in mind that for each roofing material, there are different grades and corresponding prices. There also are a variety of roof styles and shapes to choose from. You need to look at the full product range and make a choice based on your budget and needs.

Roofing Shapes

• Gable roof

A gable is the generally triangular portion of a wall between the edges of a sloping roof. The shape of the gable and how it is detailed depends on the structural system being used (which is often related to climate and availability of materials) and aesthetic concerns. Thus the type of  roof enclosing the volume dictates the shape of the gable.

• Hip roof

A hip roof, or hipped roof, is a type of roof where all sides slope downwards to the walls, usually with a fairly gentle slope. Thus it is a house with no gable or other vertical sides to the roof. A square hip roof is shaped like a pyramid. Hip roofs on rectangular houses will have two triangular sides and two trapezoidal ones. A hip roof on a rectangular plan has four faces. They are almost always at the same pitch or slope, which makes them symmetrical about the centerlines. Hip roofs have a consistent level fascia, meaning that a gutter can be fitted all around. Hip roofs often have dormers

• Mansard

A Mansard or Mansard roof in architecture refers to a style of hip roof characterized by two slopes on each of its four sides with the lower slope being much steeper, almost a vertical wall, while the upper slope, usually not visible from the ground, is pitched at the minimum needed to shed water. This form makes maximum use of the interior space of the attic and is considered a practical form for adding a storey to an existing building. Often the decorative potential of the Mansard is exploited through the use of convex or concave curvature and with elaborate dormer window surrounds

• Gambrel

As a mansard, but on only two sides of the roof

• Others

A flat roof is a type of covering of a building. In contrast to the sloped form of a roof, a flat roof is horizontal or nearly horizontal. Materials that cover flat roofs should allow the water to run off freely from a very slight inclination.

Residential Roofing at Affordable Prices

• 3- tab shingle

3-tab shingles are standard-size fiberglass shingles offered in a wide variety of colors to complement the exterior design of any home. Usually available with 20 to 30 years warranty term.

Architectural shingles are modeled after the look of cedar shake shingles without the fire hazard, insect problems, rotting, and expense. An architectural shingle can increase the appeal and re-sale value of your home. Other advantages include heavier weight and thicker (reducing blow-offs), less potential for curling, and they have a textured uneven look for a clean appearance when applied over badly deteriorated roofing. Material warranty varies between 30years to Lifetime.

Wood shingles have been used for hundreds of years. They have proven their longevity in actual weather conditions, in all types of climates. Their insulative quality, aesthetic appeal, and wind and impact resistance make wood shingles a good choice for your roofing and siding material.

SLATE ROOF

Considered one of the longest lasting roofing materials, slate can endure 50 to more than 100 years. A very brittle and expensive roof. Slate requires no maintenance and weathers naturally. Colors vary depending upon where the slate is mined.

Aesthetically pleasing, concrete and clay tile are frequently chosen as roof protection and accentuation with southwest residential and commercial architecture. Tiles are hard and brittle, poorly suited for places where tree limbs can fall on a house's roof, but not subject to deterioration due to rotting.

• Modified

Advantages

• Granular surface - helps protect this Asphalt/SBS Rubber based product against water

• Modified can last a long time when installed on a low slope roof with a minimum 1/12 pitch.

• Smooth Modified can be coated with a white elastometric or other protective coating every 3 to 7 years to extend its life will beyond most 10-year warranties.

• Both the GTA & STA have a polyester mat for increased water resistance.

Disadvantages

• Most warranties are 10 to 12-year material only.

• Degrades very quickly on flat roofs with standing water (usually within 5 years.

• Left uncoated modified will degrade with exposure to the sun, ice & water.

• Most modified is applied with an open flame or torch (GTA & STA) for the best adhesion, creating a risk if not installed properly.

• TPO (Thermoplastic Polyolefin)

Advantages

• Seams are heat welded to avoid adhesive failures

• White Surface reflects 85% of harmful U.V. rays to extend the lifespan of white TPO

• TPO is a fully adhered roof membrane secured by screwing through the underlying wood decking, making it more secure than modified roofing. Adhesive can be used to assist bonding, especially at flashings.

Disadvantages

• TPO Surface bonding to the reinforced mesh has been a manufacturing problem with many manufacturers. The most reliable product that has proven stability is manufactured by Carlisle.

• TPO is vulnerable to impact from hail.

• Reinforcement in TPO is a lot less than in reinforced PVC woven reinforced membrane.

Signs Your Roof Needs to be Replaced:

Exterior Signs

• Shingles are curling, broken, or missing

• Excess amount of debris or loose roofing granules causing drainage to be blocked

• Shingles are rotted, accumulating algae or moss

Interior Signs

• Ceiling has cracked paint, discoloration, rotting, leaks, or peeling in the wallpaper.

These are all signs of an aged or improperly installed roof, which causes drainage, higher energy bills, and will also lessen the market value of your home.

Important Aspects of Roof Assembly

Roof Insulation: Insulation controls heat flow both into the building and out of the building. There are many different types of thermal insulation that are used in roofing. Keep in mind that moisture resistance is an important property to consider when selecting roof insulation because water has a much higher thermal conductivity than air. Insulation options include cellular glass, polystyrene, polyurethane, polyisocyanurate, phenolic foam (air filled/gas filled), wood fibre board, and mineral fiber.

Vapour Barriers: The vapour barrier is responsible for limiting diffusion of moisture from inside the building into the roof assembly. Generally the vapor barrier is located on the warm side of the thermal insulation so that its temperature will not fall below the dew point temperature of the inside air. This is how condensation in the roof is controlled. There are several different materials to choose from.

Top Cover: The top covers are responsible for protecting the underlying roof components from UV radiation and physical damage. They come in several types including liquid applied coatings, factory applied mineral and metal surfaces, gravel and pavers. Keep in mind, liquid applied coatings require a certain amount of maintenance. Also, gravel and pavers are more resilient but have the disadvantage of adding to the vertical load on the structure.

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