If you are considering replacing your roof soon consider not missing out on the following components.
– Plywood sheathing/decking, to provide a solid nail-able substrate
– Ice and water shield, to prevent damages associated with ice damming, Wind driven rain and shingle wind blow offs.
– Synthetic Underlayment, Is a water shedding barrier underneath your shingles.
– Starter Shingles, A extra barrier along eaves and rakes areas where the it is vulnerable to high winds.
– Hip and Ridge Shingles, Designed to match roof and are installed over roof peaks such as ridges and hips.
– Shingles of choice, Asphalt shingles come in different grades available ranging from 30 year to 50 year rated products. Some will offer a impact rating as high as Class 4 and will ensure more protection against weather elements.
– Intake ventilation, Such as soffit vents or edge vents which will allow fresh air into attic and send hot humid air out through exhaust vents.
– Exhaust Ventilation, Such as box vents, turbines, solar fans, electric fans and ridge vents. All of which will exhaust hot air and humidity from attic structure.
– Flashing, Such as drip edge, gutter apron, valley metal, Step Flashing, Counter flashing and Kick out flashing.
All of these components play a critical part in ensuring the roofs longevity. Once you have components down, now it’s just a matter of having them installed correctly and in a timely manner.
