Tag: Asphalt Shingles

An ice dam is caused when ice forms on the unheated sections of the roof. The roof overhang does not get the heat that comes from inside the home. That heat coming from inside the house melts the snow and ice. When the melting snow and ice hits the unheated space, it refreezes causing an… [ Read More ]

Building code requires roof drip edge flashing on steep slope roofing. Roof edge flashing protects the edges of the roof sheathing from water damage. Without this flashing the roof sheathing is susceptible to rot and deterioration. The flashing at the eave edge also helps direct water to flow into the gutter. The roof edge flashing… [ Read More ]

From all of us at Regal Roofing & Contracting wishing you a very happy New Year! May 2024 be the year you decide it's time to replace the roof? If your home built or re-roofed prior to 2004, then it might be time to replace the roof. A good majority of homes have an average… [ Read More ]

I think the mentality of a good portion of all homeowners feel that as long as the roof keeps them dry why not use the contractor that has the cheapest price, roofing is roofing right? It is kind of funny to know that when that same person goes shopping for a car that the same… [ Read More ]

Asphalt composition shingles are designed to be installed on roof slopes greater than a 4 in 12 pitch. Therefore the asphalt manufactures base their warranties around the minimum recommended pitch of 4 in 12. For those who don't understand the roof pitch number here is a way to envision it. For every 12 inches you… [ Read More ]

I've been in the residential roofing trade for over 30 years and the most common question I've been asked is about nails verses staples. What fastener is the best at keeping your roof in place during the forces of nature? The head of a nail has more surface area then that of the crown of… [ Read More ]

Do you have a home that seems dark inside? Would you like to brighten your home up without using more electricity? The answer is simple, have skylights installed in those dark areas of your home and use natural light, it's free and energy efficient! Even on those cloudy days you can get enough light to… [ Read More ]

Recently I had a call from a customer that had just noticed a stain in his ceiling. He began to tell me a bought the home ten years ago brand new and that he was told he had a 30 year roof. He asked me if that had meant his roof would last 30 years?… [ Read More ]