The shingle manufacturer requires a minimum of (4) nails per shingle, but that is the minimum for a minimum warranty. Assuming you are a factory certified contractor (6) nails per shingle is absolutely required for all upgrades on warranties. Example: 4 nails with any...
Either one is a good exhaust system. Provided you have enough BUT, Ventilation system have (2) parts Intake (soffit vents) at the lowest part of the roof to let outside air (always cooler than attic temperature) in to push hot air in the attic Exhaust Ventilation (to...
INSURANCE North Carolina is a non-regulated state. That means: There is no license for residential roofing. There are no permits for residential roofing There are no roofing inspectors for residential roofing Don’t let companies try to impress you and scew your...
Roofs need to be repaired, or even replaced, immediately when they stop doing their job. The job, keeping out water, sounds simple, but there are many parts to the roof and many ways they can go wrong. Knowing the signs of when this breakdown is happening is vital to...
Details matter. Cutting corners, or in this case edges, can create big headaches later. A drip edge is a very simple concept: It is a strip of metal flashing installed along the edge of your roof at the point where water drips off. And you need it to protect your roof...
The winters in North Carolina aren’t always harsh, but they are definitely unpredictable. And having a fully-functioning roof is they key to being protected from the cold and wet weather outside. Before the frigid temperatures arrive, you will want to make sure your...