Description: Tile roofs come in a variety of styles and materials. They consist of one piece “S Tiles” that are seen on many office building roofs. There are two piece tiles, called “Pans and Tops,” that are placed on Spanish style homes. The tiles are made of sand-cast, fired clay, concrete construction, and “light concrete.” […]
These 12” by 36” granular surfaced shingles are installed on slopes of 2 inches per running foot or greater. They are installed over a felt under layment of usually a 15 or 30 pound felt, depending on the slope. Shingles come in weights between 180 and 400 pounds per 10’ X 10’ or 100 square […]
Description: These roofing systems are typically a single sheet, reinforced in the middle with either a polyester or fiberglass mat for strength and modified with rubberized asphalt. This allows the roof to expand and contract with building movement. The Modified sheet should be installed over a mechanically fastened base-sheet. These systems are mopped in […]
Description: Built-up Roofing consists of alternate layers of roofing felt and individual moppings of “Hot Asphalt.” Built-Up Roofing may include either 3 or 4 piles of roofing felt. Top surfacing can consist of gravel, smooth of granular surfaces similar to the look of a roofing shingle. Uses: A Built-up Roof is the […]
Description: “Foam” is a closed cell plastic insulation spray applied to a minimum thickness of one inch. It is usually sprayed in only one to two inches thick, primarily because of the cost. There are two important factors to take into consideration about these roof systems. One, the foam by itself is not waterproof and […]
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