Roof Replacement

VENTILATION

If you are not addressing the ventilation issues in your attic, then you can forget about installing impact-resistant shingles. They will dry out and become brittle — so why spend the extra money?

Ventilation is oftentimes overlooked — either by not knowing or not caring. You need a balanced system where cool air enters through the eaves and the same amount of hot air exits through the top of the roof. The most common process to a balanced system is called the 1/300 rule — required by both building codes and manufacturer specifications.

If you are not getting the hot air out of the attic, then that attic turns into an oven and literally cooks the shingles.

On every job, we calculate the 1/300 rule and present you with pricing and solutions. This approach is the first process to getting you a roof that lasts.

INSPECTION

Imagine the installation process. You, the homeowner, were not around and neither was a company representative. Only the crew leader was there — but did they cut corners? If inspection only happens after the job is done, caulking and appearance is all that gets checked. This is the difference that we provide — inspection during the entire process.

We start with an inspection of the property to make sure everything is protected before the work begins. From there we inspect all the decking and don’t leave until it has all been replaced. From there the prep work and final install — making sure nail placement is done properly.

No overdriving the nails through the shingle and no underdriving where the nails are sticking up and the shingles don’t lay flat. Inspection is the key because human nature is to cut corners. Doesn’t mean the workers are bad, but roofing is an extremely tough job.

Inspection during the install and not after is the second factor to getting you a roof that lasts.

MATERIALS

Now that ventilation and inspection are addressed, we can move on to the more interesting subject — materials. In Oklahoma your roof should have at least a Class 3 rated shingle for hail. Class 4 is better but comes at an additional cost. Class 4 is like an investment. Staying in your home a while — great. Selling in a year or two — the Class 3 shingle is the better choice.

Warranty. Watch out for limited lifetime warranties on shingles. It’s just what it sounds like. If you have a problem, don’t expect much help or payout. A lifetime warranty is what you want. It covers the entire cost of the roof, but you must use the manufacturer’s products, and the roofing company must be certified — like Green Country Roofing is with Atlas and CertainTeed.

Next are upgrades. Would you upgrade to steel pipe jacks compared to the thin aluminum style? Would you install ice and water shield on the eaves? Maybe or maybe not — but the question is were you ever given the option? Every Green Country Roofing estimate includes 3 shingle options and 5 upgrade options. This is not to charge you more but to give you all the options.

Decline everything and go with the standard Class 3 shingle — that’s perfectly fine. What fits your budget is always best. Materials are the third factor to getting you a roof that lasts.