Description Buckling of asphalt shingles can occur in new roofs or reroofing, and is most often the result of wrinkles in the roofing underlayment or movement of the wood decking. Moisture-induced deck effects typically show a pattern of shingle distortions coincidental with joints in the roof deck
Read more →Introduction Asphalt shingles have been successfully used in various climate zones around the world, including in desert and tropical regions, for over one hundred years. Improved application efficiency and enhanced long-term shingle performance can be achieved by following the recommendations outlined below for hot weather storage and
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 →Why is the color of a roof so important? Asphalt roofing systems provide homeowners with years of beautiful, affordable and reliable protection. Choosing the right roof color is critical because it is a decision that most homeowners will only make once, and one that will have a
Read more →Many types of roofing permit the application of a coating for a variety of reasons, such as increasing solar reflectivity, resisting biological growth, improving impact resistance, or increasing roof life. However, ARMA strongly advises against the application of any type of field-applied coating over installed asphalt shingles.
Read more →It can be argued that the most visible, distinguishing and important part of a home is the roof. The roof generally represents about 40% of the visual exterior of a typical home and therefore plays an important role in its overall aesthetics. Most buyers in the market
Read more →ASPHALT SHINGLES: RAISING THE B.A.R. There is a reason why four out of five homes are covered with asphalt shingles in the United States. Asphalt shingles offer myriad benefits for residential and commercial applications. Their Beauty, Affordability and Reliability make asphalt a cut above the rest, raising
Read more →Defines the maximum slope for normal shingle application and suggests different installation methods for slopes beyond that maximum. Over the last few years, architectural design trends have resulted in radical departures from normally accepted roofing concepts. Roof slopes, especially in mansard design, have been increased to the
Read more →The International Building Code (IBC) and the International Residential Building 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 IBC and IRC nail
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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