Residential Roofing Best Practices

Drip strips at eaves and rake edges.

Residential roofing best practices.

Installation temperature requirements for asphalt shingle roofs ideally shingles should be installed at temperatures ranging from 40 f to 85 f. As a best practices approach an augmented underlayment can provide an effective secondary roof barrier to reduce water penetration in the event that the primary roof is damaged by wind or windborne debris see figure 8 3. Asphalt shingles must be inspected at least once every one to three years. It is amazing how few architects.

Coordinate with other disciplines. Apply metal drip strips of suitable design to protect sheathing edges and prevent wind driven rain from blowing under roofing along the eaves and rakes. Understand the roof s intended use once the building is completed. Overlap ends of drip strips at least one to one and a half inches where more than one length is required to protect a roof edge.

Best practices in extending the life of residential roofs patch up leaks immediately. Roof underlayment for asphalt shingle roofs. Fema 499 technical fact sheet no. Understand the construction process and how the roof might be used during construction.

Leakages in roofing systems are more than just an annoying problem during the rainy season. Evaluations should include the overall asset value and the return on investment roi which is proportionate to the quality and proficiency of the contractor selected. Will the roof s surface be used for anything besides.