Class 4 Shingles

Class 4 Shingles

by | Jan 1, 2017 | Roof, Roofing, Tips

If you are replacing your old, worn out roof covering with new asphalt shingles, make sure they have a Class 4 rating under Underwriters Laboratories’ (UL) 2218 standard. A Class 4 rating tells you a sample of the product did not crack when hit twice in the same...
Class 4 Shingles

Roofing Options

by | Jan 1, 2017 | Roof, Roofing, Tips

When it’s time for a new roof, you’ve got a lot of new choices these days, many of which will last more than 50 years. New engineered shingles are made to look like cedar or tile using recycled materials. Even metal roofs, the old standby for barns, have...
Class 4 Shingles

Restoring Wooden Gutters

by | Jan 1, 2017 | Roof, Roofing, Tips

Here’s a tip on how to increase the life of old wooden gutters. The first step is to lay a new rubber liner along the inside the gutter. Adding copper flashing along the edge seals the liner, adds extra durability, and allows water to run off easily. Finally,...
Class 4 Shingles

Roofs and Hurricanes

by | Jan 1, 2017 | Roof, Roofing, Tips

Regardless of your roof type, hurricane straps are designed to help hold the roof to the walls. Ask your builder to install hurricane straps of galvanized metal. Don’t wait until after your house is constructed; although some people attempt hurricane-strap...
Class 4 Shingles

Removing Shingles

by | Jan 1, 2017 | Roof, Roofing, Tips

Removing old, cracked, and brittle shingles for replacement is easy. Here’s how: assemble an assortment of flatbars and shingle removers. To remove a number of shingles at once, start at the bottom and work your way up. Pry shingles from the side to avoid flying...
Class 4 Shingles

Roofing Contractor

by | Jan 1, 2017 | Roof, Roofing, Tips

When hiring a roofing contractor, the lowest-bidder is not always the best for the job. Roofers with good insurance, good safety equipment, and well-trained, skilled employees charge more than fly-by-night outfits, and rightly so. Quite often, that roofer will have a...