First and foremost, a roofing job requires two things: workmanship and materials. You can’t oversee a successful roofing project without both. In order to ensure a job is well done, it’s essential to have all the right materials, make sure you have enough of them- and to ensure that they are installed properly. Helping our customers understand the products and installation process is very important to our professionals at Ideal Precision Roofing. Being honest and educating our customers is something we take pride of.
Roof underlayment helps to prevent wind-driven rain from infiltrating the roof system. For example, GAF Tiger PawTM Premium roof deck protection is a protective underlayment added above the sheathing and below the roofing shingles to help keep the roof system dry and strong. You’ll need enough underlayment to cover the entire roof surface. It is sold in rolls, so check how much surface area each roll covers and double-check the roof’s measurements before buying. To properly install the roof deck protection, you’ll want to make sure to purchase enough plastic cap nails or plastic cap staples.
Roof Leak Barrier helps protect the vulnerable areas of the roof like the eaves and valleys. This roofing product, like GAF WeatherWatch® mineral-surfaced leak barrier, is crucial to install in areas with cold weather at the eave, valley, around penetrations and other vulnerable areas. This will help prevent damaging leaks caused by ice dams or wind-driven rain.
Shingles are what cover the roof to help protect the entire structure underneath it. It goes without saying you’ll need enough shingles to cover the entire roof surface. While it may seem overwhelming to ensure you order the proper amount of shingles, there are tools available to help you with this process. For example, GAF QuickMeasure provides for quick and accurate measurements that help you to better meet the needs of your clients. You should also account for a waste of approxmately 10%, since you may need to cut shingles to accommodate roofs with a lot of valleys and hips. Extra shingles are good to have on hand in case any future repairs are needed.
Starter strip shingles are the first set of long rectangular shingles that get installed around roof edges at the eave and rake edges of the roof to help prevent shingle blow-off. Be sure to check with your roofing manufacturer, as some shingles may require a specific starter strip product to be used with the specific shingle you’re installing.
The hip and ridges of a roof can be vulnerable to wind and wind-driven rain due to the intersection of roof planes. This is where hip and ridge cap shingles come into play. These shingles are installed along these areas to help protect and provide an elegant finishing touch.
Roof vents are a vital piece of a roof’s ventilation system. To function, an attic ventilation system must be balanced, with equal amounts of air coming in and going out. This continuous, balanced flow of air helps to reduce overheating and moisture build-up, which can result in ice damming and damage to your roofing system.
Our high quality materials from GAF put Ideal Precision Roofing among the best in the area. Thanks to the information found on their website, we are able to help our customers understand the materials better. Roofing Materials List: Everything You Need for a Roofing Job (gaf.com)
