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| |  | | | | Thank you for choosing TLC EXTERIORS LLC as your residential Roofing specialists. Our company combines a staggering 60 years of experience in the roofing industry. We realize that everyone's needs will vary as well as everyone's questions about needing or wanting a new roof, maintaining an existing roof, or just a simple roof repair. Please select from the following topics below to help narrow your need for our services.
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 Selecting a Roofing System:
In order to have a Roof that will protect your home from all the elements that attack a New England Roof, TLC Exteriors LLC uses only the top rated Roofing systems and products. TLC Exteriors LLC is factory certified by all our manufacturers to insure proper installation of our roofing systems as well as to quality all home owners for the manufacturers warranties. At Rooftop Inc, we use various Roofing Systems from three main companies: GAF, Certainteed, and Tamko. Each company offers their own unique system and visual uniqueness. We'll recommend which system to use depending on your homes specific needs and your personal taste.
Please feel free to view our other Roofing Systems provided by Certainteed www.certainteed.com and Tamko www.tamko.com | | |
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 Selecting Shingles
Here are the basic types of Roofing shingles:
Asphalt Singles: possess an overwhelming share of the U. S. residential roofing market. Asphalt shingles are usually reinforced with either organic or fiberglass materials. A shingle's reinforcement will have little effect on its appearance. Both organic and fiberglass products are available in laminated grades that offer a textured appearance. Zinc or copper-coated granules also can be applied to either organic or fiberglass products to protect against algae attack. Both shingles are available in a variety of colors. There are also many different types of quality ratings for asphalt shingles. A good chart to reference is Gaf's line of asphalt shingles. http://www.gaf.com/General/GafMain.asp?Silo=RES1&WS=GAF&App=ROOF&Force=learnabout-roofingsystem.asp)
Wood shingles and shakes are made from cedar, redwood, southern pine, and other woods. Most of these style shingles only apply to houses in California, the Northwest, and parts of the Midwest. Some local building codes limit their use because of concerns about fire resistance.
Synthetic slate is a durable but fairly expensive roofing material. It comes in different colors and grades and is considered virtually indestructible. We highly recommend Slate shingles by Tamko. (Click here to view) - ( www.tamko.com)
Metal roofing has been found to be an attractive roofing alternative for home owners. There are a variety of metal shingles intended to simulate traditional roof coverings. Metal shingles are relatively lightweight, typically have a class a fire rating, have a greater resistance to adverse weather than asphalt shingles, and can be aesthetically pleasing.
Please visit the following links to learn more: certainteed (www.certainteed.com) GAF (www.gaf.com) tamko (www.tamko.com) | | | |
Emergency Roof Repair:
Any Damage to a roof can significantly reduce the life of your shingles and leave you in dangerous position without protection to your home. Call us if you have experienced any of the following conditions and think your roof may be damaged:
- Hail
- High winds
- Tree Limbs on roof
- Ice storms
- Excessive rain storms
| | | | Roofing Ventilation
Poor Attic Ventilation Can Ruin Your Insulation,
Destroy Your Shingles, And Raise Your Energy Bills!
Why Take Risks?
It is estimated that 9 out of 10 homes in North America do not have proper attic ventilation. Why? Because most people are unaware that attic ventilation can impact the longevity of their entire home!
For example, in the summer, an improperly ventilated attic can cause heat to build in excess of 160°F. This superheated air eventually penetrates the ceiling insulation into the living area below.
Types of damage that can result include:
- Premature aging of your roofing system (“fried” shingles)
- Warping, cracking, or breaking down of wood framing
- Damage to siding, exterior or interior paint, and wallpaper
- Higher energy costs
A properly ventilated attic can help reduce the load on your air conditioner by moving the superheated air out of your attic before it builds up and causes damage.
In the winter, various household appliances, bathtubs, showers, and cooking vapors can contribute to excess moisture build-up. Improperly ventilated attics will allow this moisture to collect and cling to the underside of the roof. There, it will condense and fall, soaking the attic insulation and reducing its efficiency
Additional structural damage can include:
- Roof deck warping and rotting of the wood frame
- Mildew growth
- Buckling of shingles and felt
Finally, attics should be properly ventilated to help prevent ice dams in cold northern climates. During the winter, ice and snow on a roof will melt and run down the deck to the cooler eaves. This run-off can re-freeze, creating an ice dam that will trap moisture on the roof. The moisture can eventually back up under the shingles and enter your home — causing hundreds or thousands of dollars of damage to your ceilings and walls. Adequate attic ventilation will reduce the amount of initial melting that occurs on your roof, thereby reducing the chance that ice dams will form. Proper attic ventilation
Proper attic ventilation systems allow a continuous flow of outside air through the attic (see illustration at left), protecting the efficiency of the insulation and helping to lower temperatures in the living space. It consists of a balance between air intake (at your eaves or sofits) and air exhaust (at or near your roof ridge). The FHA (Federal Housing Administration) recommends a minimum of at least 1 square foot of attic ventilation (both intake and exhaust) for every 300 square feet of attic space. For example, if your attic is 900 square feet, you need a total of 3 square feet of ventilation. This amount is generally divided equally between intake and exhaust ventilation (i.e., 11/2 feet of each), to insure proper air flow through the attic.
Intake ventilation MUST be at least equal to exhaust ventilation. To determine the number of intake vents needed, select your vent on page 12, and install enough vents so that their combined NFA is at least 288 square inches.
Remember:
Always have a balanced ventilation
system. In no case should the amount of exhaust ventilation exceed the amount of intake ventilation.
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