Charlie McCurry asked:


Enemies of a Roof

A roof system’s performance is affected by numerous factors. Knowing about the following will help you make informed roof system buying decisions:

Sun: Heat and ultraviolet rays cause roofing materials to deteriorate over time. Deterioration can occur faster on the sides facing west or south.

Rain: When water gets underneath shingles, shakes or other roofing materials, it can work its way to the roof deck and cause the roof structure to rot. Extra moisture encourages mildew and rot elsewhere in a house, including walls, ceilings, insulation and electrical systems.

Wind: High winds can lift shingles’ edges (or other roofing materials) and force water and debris underneath them. Extremely high winds can cause extensive damage.

Snow and ice: Melting snow often refreezes at a roof’s overhang where the surface is cooler, forming an ice dam. This blocks proper drainage into the gutter. Water backs up under the shingles (or other roofing materials) and seeps into the interior. During the early melt stages, gutters and downspouts can be the first to fill with ice and be damaged beyond repair or even torn off a house or building.

Condensation: Condensation can result from the buildup of relatively warm, moisture-laden air. Moisture in a poorly ventilated attic promotes decay of wood sheathing and rafters, possibly destroying a roof structure. Sufficient attic ventilation can be achieved by installing larger or additional vents and will help alleviate problems because the attic air temperature will be closer to the outside air temperature.

Moss and algae: Moss can grow on moist wood shingles and shakes. Once it grows, moss holds even more moisture to a roof system’s surface, causing rot. In addition, moss roots also can work their way into a wood deck and structure. Algae also grows in damp, shaded areas on wood or asphalt shingle roof systems. Besides creating a black-green stain, algae can retain moisture, causing rot and deterioration. Trees and bushes should be trimmed away from homes and buildings to eliminate damp, shaded areas, and gutters should be kept clean to ensure good drainage.

Trees and leaves: Tree branches touching a roof will scratch and gouge roofing materials when the branches are blown by the wind. Falling branches from overhanging trees can damage, or even puncture, shingles and other roofing materials. Leaves on a roof system’s surface retain moisture and cause rot, and leaves in the gutters block drainage.

Missing or torn shingles: The key to a roof system’s effectiveness is complete protection. When shingles are missing or torn off, a roof structure and home or building interior are vulnerable to water damage and rot. The problem is likely to spread-nearby shingles also are ripped easily or blown away. Missing or torn shingles should be replaced as soon as possible.

Shingle deterioration: When shingles are old and worn out, they curl, split and lose their waterproofing effectiveness. Weakened shingles easily are blown off, torn or lifted by wind gusts. The end result is structural rot and interior damage. A deteriorated roof system only gets worse with time-it should be replaced as soon as possible.

Flashing deterioration: Many apparent roof leaks really are flashing leaks. Without good, tight flashings around chimneys, vents, skylights and wall/roof junctions, water can enter a home or building and cause damage to walls, ceilings, insulation and electrical systems. Flashings should be checked as part of a biannual roof inspection and gutter cleaning.



Tanya

Amanda J. asked:


We have a 3 year goal plan before we get started and in the meantime, he wants me to research andbecome familliar with the backgroud and field of roofing. I am 22 and he is 37. His father owned and ran a very successful roofing company in Louisiana and we currently live in Wisconsin. He worked for his father for about 15 years, but starting your own company is very detailed and complicated, I am seeking resources and advice that will benefit our venture to a very successful and appreciated business.

Kristen

Noeljohnson asked:


Are you thinking about putting a new roof on your house, but you are not sure how to go about doing it? Make sure you find a good roof installer that will be using roof bond for your roof insulation.

If you are wondering what roof bond is then you should go online to a search engine or perhaps to the library and read all about roof bond roof insulation. When you do this you will find that roof bond roof insulation is what you will want to use. When you are using nails to nail down your tiles on top of your roof you will find that before you know it the tile will start to slip which will cause you to put more money on your roof. Well instead of nails you should use roof bond roof insulation because it stops your tiles from slipping, even better, roof bond roof insulation can last as long as the building that you are putting the roof on lasts.

Along with roof bond stopping the slippage of shingles on top of your roof it can also make your roof one solid structure, which can cause your roof to be better than brand new. Roof bond roof insulation has many advantages to it; these are only a couple that it has. The roof bond roof insulation is applied to the underside of the tiles or whatever type of roofing you may use, from there the roof bond roof insulation will seep down into the tiles and cause a strong bond to your roof.

If and when you choose to use roof bond roof insulation you will not be petrified with anger, instead years from then you will be amazed at just how long your roof has held up just because you had roof bond roof insulation installed on it.



Lillie

jeffery s asked:


I want to start a roofing business in Louisiana, can I just purchase general business liability insurance without workmens comp? It will be a small company just 3 of us(me and 2 sons)….which are covered on personal insurance policies….Please help!!!!

Marlene