Asphalt Roofs Can Meet VOC Requirements While volatile organic compound (VOC) regulations have tightened over the years, asphalt roofing products have kept pace. Asphalt roofing products and the coatings and adhesives used in the installation and maintenance of these roof systems continue to provide long-term performance on
Read more →Self-adhering underlayment is generally applied to the roof deck on the eaves, rakes, and valley areas of steep slope roofs and as flashing around roof penetrations. Self-adhering underlayments are installed on critical areas of the roof to minimize the likelihood of water penetrating the roofing system. 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 →Asphalt shingles have been used successfully in cold climates for over one hundred years. Improved application efficiency, and more importantly, enhanced long-term shingle performance, can be achieved by following the cold weather application recommendations outlined below. Be sure to follow the manufacturer’s installation instructions carefully, as most
Read more →Introduction Asphalt shingles have been used successfully in various climate zones around the world, including desert and tropical regions, for over one hundred years. Improved application efficiency and, more importantly, enhanced long-term shingle performance can be achieved by following the recommendations outlined below for hot weather storage
Read more →With the current emphasis on energy and sustainability, the roofing industry has continued to innovate to provide excellent protection for today’s buildings. As a roofing material, asphalt meets these new demands while still delivering on its traditional strengths of high quality, long life cycle and reliability. Thanks
Read more →No matter what we read today, there is a reference or association to the “green” movement. There is no doubt that the national spot light on the environment will be good for the plant and the nation, but like any complicated issue there is no quick fix.
Read more →Attics are often overlooked and may be viewed by homeowners as just another place to store excess boxes of clothes and decorations. This is a mistake because, if not properly ventilated, attic space can negatively affect energy bills, roofing shingles, insulation and indoor air quality. When the
Read more →There are three reasons why asphalt shingles can be found atop more than 80 percent of American homes: Beauty, Affordability and Reliability. Asphalt products continue to raise the B.A.R. when it comes to today’s roofing material choices making them the most popular choice for protecting U.S. roofs.
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