Comments for Roof Materials http://www.roofmaterials.org Information on the Various Types of Roof Materials and Products Wed, 15 Sep 2010 23:09:03 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 Comment on Best roofing material for rain/snow protection? by tootall1121 http://www.roofmaterials.org/best-roofing-material-for-rainsnow-protection/comment-page-1/#comment-110 tootall1121 Wed, 15 Sep 2010 23:09:03 +0000 http://www.roofmaterials.org/best-roofing-material-for-rainsnow-protection/#comment-110 Best? That's really difficult to say. That kind of depends on your budget, among other things. You could go for standing seam stainless steel, or copper. That's probably the best in the long term, it's been known, in the case of copper, to last hundreds of years with no repairs, or very few. The principle thing you will want to do, is get a good underlayment. The self stick rubberized material is a good choice here, be sure it's the self sealing kind, that will heal itself and seal around nails and things. You might look at slate, clay barrel tiles, or a newer cement product made to look like slate. All of these options will be expensive. Before you do any of it, make sure what's underneath is in good shape and protected as best it can be. Even a thick coat of latex paint with sand sprinkled over it while wet will help the underlayment. Hire people that have lots of experience and have good references is the best advice. Best? That’s really hard to say. That kind of depends on your financial statement, among other things. You could go for standing seam stainless steel, or copper. That’s probably the best in the long term, it’s been known, in the case of copper, to last hundreds of years with no repairs, or very few.

The principle thing you will want to do, is get a excellent underlayment. The self stick rubberized material is a excellent choice here, be sure it’s the self sealing kind, that will heal itself and seal around nails and things. You might look at slate, clay barrel tiles, or a newer reinforce product made to look like slate. All of these options will be expensive. Before you do any of it, make sure what’s underneath is in excellent shape and protected as best it can be. Even a thick coat of latex paint with sand sprinkled over it while wet will help the underlayment. Hire people that have lots of experience and have excellent references is the best advice.

]]> Comment on What materials are needed for 21 squares for roofing? by sensible_man http://www.roofmaterials.org/what-materials-are-needed-for-21-squares-for-roofing/comment-page-1/#comment-109 sensible_man Tue, 14 Sep 2010 23:04:03 +0000 http://www.roofmaterials.org/what-materials-are-needed-for-21-squares-for-roofing/#comment-109 At least 63 packs of shingles and lots of roofing nails. You will also need the capping material for a peak. At least 63 packs of shingles and lots of roofing nails. You will also need the capping material for a peak.

]]> Comment on Is there such a roofing material that is made like slate but is a fiberglass material? by Mache http://www.roofmaterials.org/is-there-such-a-roofing-material-that-is-made-like-slate-but-is-a-fiberglass-material/comment-page-1/#comment-106 Mache Sun, 12 Sep 2010 22:58:54 +0000 http://www.roofmaterials.org/is-there-such-a-roofing-material-that-is-made-like-slate-but-is-a-fiberglass-material/#comment-106 http://www.roofing-construction.com/fiberglass_shingles.htm see if this helps. m http://www.roofing-construction.com/fiberglass_shingles.htm

see if this helps. m

]]> Comment on How much is it per Square foot (on average) to replace a roof (materials and labor seperate) in Long Island,NY by IndianaHoosier http://www.roofmaterials.org/how-much-is-it-per-square-foot-on-average-to-replace-a-roof-materials-and-labor-seperate-in-long-islandny/comment-page-1/#comment-100 IndianaHoosier Fri, 10 Sep 2010 23:36:36 +0000 http://www.roofmaterials.org/how-much-is-it-per-square-foot-on-average-to-replace-a-roof-materials-and-labor-seperate-in-long-islandny/#comment-100 Best advise: Look in your local newspaper and phone book for local roofing contractors. Almost all them will be more than glad to give you FREE estimates on repairs. Get several and look for contractors who will go over what he will do and be sure the work is on a written contract stating "to meet all manufacture warranties". This protects you against lazy roofers who tend to take short cuts. You can also check them out with the Better Business Bureau. Their references don't amount to a hill of beans. No contractor will give you a name to check on if they know they wont get a good word spoken for them. Good Luck! Best recommend: Look in your local newspaper and phone book for local roofing contractors. Nearly all them will be more than glad to give you FREE estimates on repairs. Get several and look for contractors who will go over what he will do and be sure the work is on a written contract stating "to meet all manufacture warranties". This protects you against bone idle roofers who tend to take small cuts. You can also check them out with the Better Affair Bureau. Their references don’t amount to a hill of beans. No contractor will give you a name to check on if they know they wont get a excellent word spoken for them.
Excellent Luck!

]]> Comment on What is that roofing material thats like a 6″ wide tape that’s like thin coat of black tar on aluminum foil? by george b http://www.roofmaterials.org/what-is-that-roofing-material-thats-like-a-6-wide-tape-thats-like-thin-coat-of-black-tar-on-aluminum-foil/comment-page-1/#comment-96 george b Thu, 09 Sep 2010 23:51:07 +0000 http://www.roofmaterials.org/what-is-that-roofing-material-thats-like-a-6-wide-tape-thats-like-thin-coat-of-black-tar-on-aluminum-foil/#comment-96 It is called ice shield which is applied along the lower edge of your roof before laying shingles. Depending on the severity of your winter climate it can be anywhere from 6 to 24 inches wide. It prevents water from ice dams on your roof from getting under the shingles and leaking into your home. It is called ice shield which is applied along the lower edge of your roof before laying shingles. Depending on the severity of your chill climate it can be anywhere from 6 to 24 inches wide. It prevents water from ice dams on your roof from getting under the shingles and leaking into your home.

]]> Comment on Rolled rubber roofing material, where can I buy it? by buzzards27 http://www.roofmaterials.org/rolled-rubber-roofing-material-where-can-i-buy-it/comment-page-1/#comment-95 buzzards27 Wed, 08 Sep 2010 23:02:45 +0000 http://www.roofmaterials.org/rolled-rubber-roofing-material-where-can-i-buy-it/#comment-95 don't think HD has it. and it is not really a DIY product. i've used it a few times and there are a few special methods you need to know. try this site, they have someone in texas. i think you want to ask for edpm roofing: http://www.roofingproductsunlimited.com/aboutus.html try: http://www.gaf.com/General/GAFIntro_MAIN.asp also try: Modern Building Supply. 31209 State Highway 64. Wills Point, TX 75169 (903) 865-6762 [they're a little east of Dallas] don’t reckon HD has it. and it is not really a DIY product. i’ve used it a few times and there are a few special methods you need to know.

try this site, they have someone in texas. i reckon you want to question for edpm roofing: http://www.roofingproductsunlimited.com/aboutus.html

try: http://www.gaf.com/General/GAFIntro_MAIN.asp

also try: Modern Building Supply. 31209 State Highway 64. Wills Point, TX 75169 (903) 865-6762 [they're a small east of Dallas]

]]> Comment on What is the linear coverage (length) of a roll of double coverage roll roofing material? by be_a_lert http://www.roofmaterials.org/what-is-the-linear-coverage-length-of-a-roll-of-double-coverage-roll-roofing-material/comment-page-1/#comment-93 be_a_lert Sun, 05 Sep 2010 22:55:54 +0000 http://www.roofmaterials.org/what-is-the-linear-coverage-length-of-a-roll-of-double-coverage-roll-roofing-material/#comment-93 One roll of this product (also called 19" selvedge, duplex, or half-lap roofing) will cover 50 sq ft. Technically speaking, this means the roll is 35' 4" long. The rolls are usually a couple of inches long. Keep in mind that the material is 36" wide and actually laps 19" -- just a bit more than half, so you only get 17" of coverage per run. One roll of this product (also called 19" selvedge, duplex, or half-lap roofing) will cover 50 sq ft. Technically speaking, this means the roll is 35′ 4" long. The rolls are usually a couple of inches long.

Keep in mind that the material is 36" wide and really laps 19" — just a bit more than half, so you only get 17" of coverage per run.

]]> Comment on where can i find and compare prices on roofing and insulation materials? by Steve in NC http://www.roofmaterials.org/where-can-i-find-and-compare-prices-on-roofing-and-insulation-materials/comment-page-1/#comment-91 Steve in NC Sat, 04 Sep 2010 23:16:29 +0000 http://www.roofmaterials.org/where-can-i-find-and-compare-prices-on-roofing-and-insulation-materials/#comment-91 Here's a pretty good site on the cost comparison of various kinds of insulation: http://www.spray-insulation.co.uk/Insulation_material_comparison.htm It's in euro's but you can convert or get the idea. Also, you have to click on the graphs to get a more clearer image. Here’s a pretty excellent site on the cost comparison of various kinds of insulation:
http://www.spray-insulation.co.uk/Insulation_material_comparison.htm
It’s in euro’s but you can convert or get the thought. Also, you have to click on the graphs to get a more clearer image.

]]> Comment on We need to replace roofing material-shingles or the metal ones that seem to be getting popular-? by mark3321000 http://www.roofmaterials.org/we-need-to-replace-roofing-material-shingles-or-the-metal-ones-that-seem-to-be-getting-popular/comment-page-1/#comment-89 mark3321000 Thu, 02 Sep 2010 22:55:11 +0000 http://www.roofmaterials.org/we-need-to-replace-roofing-material-shingles-or-the-metal-ones-that-seem-to-be-getting-popular/#comment-89 a good shingle roof is fine. but with the price of petroleum based products going so high, a metal roof may be more economical in the long run. a excellent shingle roof is fine. but with the price of petroleum based products going so high, a metal roof may be more economical in the long run.

]]> Comment on How effective is the warranty on roofing shingles? by jakeb http://www.roofmaterials.org/how-effective-is-the-warranty-on-roofing-shingles/comment-page-1/#comment-86 jakeb Mon, 30 Aug 2010 23:36:29 +0000 http://www.roofmaterials.org/how-effective-is-the-warranty-on-roofing-shingles/#comment-86 After 18 years, the warranty is nearly worthless. They will find a reason to disqualify the reamaining warranty, such as improper attic ventilation. If you have curling, it means eccess heat buildup. Look for ways to increase attic venting before reshingling. Laminated shingles last longer by 10 years or so, but they cost more also. After 18 years, the warranty is nearly worthless. They will find a reason to disqualify the reamaining warranty, such as improper attic ventilation. If you have curling, it means eccess heat buildup. Look for ways to increase attic venting before reshingling. Laminated shingles last longer by 10 years or so, but they cost more also.

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