GAF Timberline HDZ- The Best Roofing Shingle for Your Buck When it comes to roofing, homeowners are primarily concerned with two things: keeping water out and ensuring the longevity of their investment. While the aesthetic appeal of roofing shingles matters, the real competition in the market revolves around price and durability. GAF Timberline HDZ shingles […]
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Flat roofs used to be a lot darker than they are today. They’d be tar or they’d be torchdown — usually black or similar. Then concerns about global heating became common. This was a problem for dark-colored roofs because they absorb heat. White reflects solar rays so much that people began asking for white-colored roofs
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Shingles alone should be fine, right? They’re thick, heavy, and are designed to withstand everything the weather and sun throw at them. True, but only partly. Extreme conditions occur infrequently, but because they occur often enough, roofs need to be designed to function then as well. Shingles alone can’t withstand some of the most extreme
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Understanding Roof Valley Flashing When considering the complexity of roofing systems, one crucial component that often goes unnoticed is roof valley flashing. Valleys in roofs are critical points where two roof planes intersect, forming a trough-like area that channels a significant amount of rainwater. Properly addressing these areas is essential for maintaining the integrity and
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Synthetic Underlayment for Roofing When it comes to roofing, every component plays a crucial role in ensuring the longevity and effectiveness of the roof system. One such critical component is the underlayment. Traditionally, the asphaltic felt paper has been the go-to underlayment material, but advancements in roofing technology have introduced synthetic underlayments, which offer several
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Are you overspending on heating and cooling your home? If your attic is poorly insulated (as many are), the answer is almost certainly “Yes.” How much might you be overspending? Energy Star says you can save up to 20% with improvements in insulation. Many benefits come along with energy savings. Our customers often joyfully report
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No roofing manufacturer trains like GAF trains. From cutting edge to best practices, GAF stands out as the one composition shingle roofing manufacturer who provides its contractors with ample training. The GAF Portland Regional Expo of 2019 in Tigard, Oregon highlighted this. Giving one of the most informative sales presentations we’ve seen, John Arellano provided
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There’s no better bang for your buck in roofing than GAF’s Timberline HD shingle system. It’s one of our favorite asphalt composition architectural shingles because of its great combination of performance, longevity, beauty, and price tag. As Master Elite roofers with GAF, we can offer GAF’s Golden Pledge warranty. No warranty in the roofing industry
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IKO Cambridge Shingles When it comes to choosing the right roofing system for your home, it’s essential to find one that strikes the perfect balance between durability, aesthetics, and affordability. Here at Chase Construction NW, Inc., we have extensive experience working with IKO Cambridge shingles, and they consistently deliver on all fronts. These architectural shingles
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Attic ventilation is one of the most important yet frequently overlooked considerations when installing a new roof. A properly functioning ventilation system can significantly extend the life of your roof, and a poorly functioning one can cause moisture damage and shorten your roof’s lifespan. We believe that two of the best attic ventilation products are
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