What is low-slope asphalt roofing? Many commercial and industrial buildings in North America are covered with durable asphalt roofing membranes: either traditional multi-layer built-up roof assemblies (BUR) or modified bitumen roof membranes (MB), which are typically installed with two plies. Although low-slope asphalt roof membranes provide a
Read more →Shingle Sealants Bond Your Roof Together With ever increasing performance expectations for asphalt shingles designed to withstand high winds and heavy rains, manufacturers have responded by producing increasingly higher-performing shingles. When properly installed, asphalt shingles are manufactured to bond securely to each other, forming an integrated roof-covering
Read more →Did You Know? A “Green” Benefit of Asphalt Shingles Informed homeowners and building owners are aware of the many benefits of asphalt shingles. They are affordable, durable and come in numerous styles, shapes, textures and colors to fit any design aesthetic. But not everyone is aware of
Read more →Snow and ice accumulation on steep-slope roofs can lead to ice dams at the roof eaves. Ice dams are typically formed by the repeated thawing and freezing of melting snow or the backing up of frozen slush in gutters. When ice dams occur, water can be forced
Read more →The International Building Code (IBC) and the International Residential Code (IRC) require that roofing nails be utilized to fasten asphalt shingles. Proper nailing is essential to good performance. To ensure proper nailing during shingle application, it is required that you follow the shingle manufacturer’s instructions and also
Read more →For many years, roof discoloration caused by algae has been observed throughout the United States and Canada. The discoloration usually has a brown to black appearance and may be mistaken for fungus growth, soot, dirt, moss, or tree droppings. Gloeocapsa magma is probably the most prevalent of
Read more →What is asphalt shingle recycling? It is becoming increasingly common for shingles to be recycled instead of going to a landfill. Shingle recycling is the process of taking asphalt shingles from roof tear-offs and reusing them in other products, ensuring the material does not end up in
Read more →Self-adhering bituminous membranes have been used as underlayments in steep slope (greater than 2:12) roofing for many years. When applied as an underlayment, they are primarily used to help prevent water entry from ice dams at the eave areas of shingled roofs in cold climates. When used
Read more →Why is a built-up roof considered a multi-ply roof? ARMA defines a built-up roofing system as a roof where multiple layers of asphalt alternated with ply sheets (felts) are applied over the roof deck (vapor retarder) and, most often over insulation that is attached to the roof
Read more →Introduction Roof membrane systems are intended to provide protection from natural elements, such as rain, snow, hail, and sleet. Systems that are properly designed, installed, and maintained should provide the user with long-term satisfactory protection from these elements. Some roof membrane systems, such as those installed on
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