If you’ve been considering slate for your next new roof, it’s important that you don’t attempt to do it yourself. Due to the complexity of its installation, you’ll have better results over the life of the roof when you leave installation to an experienced professional.
Reinforced roof coating systems usually consist of one or more layers of polyester fabric that’s installed into a layer of cold applied asphalt emulsion over the top of an existing roof. Once the emulsion has been allowed to cure, then coatings are installed.
A properly ventilated attic helps extend the life of your roof. It will keep the underside cooler, and in winter helps the snow to melt quickly to reduce load.
Depending on the type of asphalt used and how it is installed, asphalt roofs can last from 20 to 50 years.
Did you know that if you have a metal roof and if it is struck by lightning, the roof would disperse the energy in a safe manner? Even though metal is an excellent conductor, it isn not flammable or combustable.
With a skylight, you are literally ripping a hole in your ceiling and roof, then putting a window in it, which can take a lot of work. Solatube systems are compact and easy to install. In fact, a pro can usually install a system in a matter of a couple hours.