The time to replace your old roof might be approaching. Perhaps you’re wondering about the best roofing upgrades that are available to maximize the life of your new roof. Well, here they are — the five best roofing upgrades:
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Ventilation
Ventilation is the most important, yet the most overlooked, component of the roofing system. A lot of homeowners will be solely concerned about how the roof looks, but I can tell that it’s not you. Right? That’s why you’re reading this article. A properly ventilated roof is going to help cool down the attic in the summer and get harmful moisture out of the attic in the wintertime. A truly ventilated roof should have an intake and exhaust. Intake will be located at the bottom of the roof or the underside of the soffit.
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Shingles
Shingles can range from 25 years to 50 years, have a wind warranty of 60 mph to 150 mph or even unlimited, and be classified as having no hail impact rating to a class 3 or 4. There are many options to choose from, and the price difference may not be as much as you would think. Sometimes upgrading to a class 4 shingle qualifies you for a discount on your homeowner’s insurance as well.
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System Warranty
Using all a shingle manufacturer’s roofing products that comprise the roofing system, combined with the company installing the roof being certified and trained, can qualify you for a system warranty. This warranty will include a non-prorating of the shingles of up to 50 years. Additionally, the warranty will include all materials and labor including the tear-off of the roof and the removal of debris.
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Ice and Water Shield
Ice and water shields are a great product. In Tulsa, Oklahoma, ice and water are normally applied in the valleys. However, ice and water are rarely applied to the eaves. The point of ice and water is to prevent water from backing up, mostly from snow and ice. Upgrading ice and water to the eaves of the house will add a great level of protection against that snowstorm that occurs every 5-10 years.
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Synthetic Felt
Tar paper, if wet, will start to bubble and could cause a shingle to not lay flat. The cost difference between tar paper and synthetic felt is about $20-40 for every 10 squares. A small upgrade that makes a real difference.
Even one or two of these upgrades can make a real difference in how long your roof lasts. Call Green Country Roofing at (918) 607-7409 and we’ll walk you through what makes sense for your home.