Asphalt-Saturated Felt Underlayment: What You Need to Know
Roof underlayment can be made of asphalt-saturated felt, rubberized asphalt or non-bitumen synthetic. Asphalt-saturated felt is perhaps the most popular choice. It is one of the most common underlayments used by residential roofers and can consist of either an organic or fiberglass substrate. Of the two, organic, having a cellulose base, is much more common.
Types of Flashing and How They Prevent Leaks
Any part of your roof where water runoff is heavy or where opposing surfaces meet need flashing. Flashing is usually made of galvanized steel, aluminum or copper. While galvanized steal is perhaps the most common type, aluminum is also popular – especially in DIY installations. Other than those two, copper flashing is also a custom […]
What Is Roof Pitch, and Why Should You Care About It?
Pitch is a design element that greatly affects your roof. Its steepness determines more than just the materials you can use. Today, New View Roofing expounds on how sloped and flat roofs fare in key areas:
How Are Asphalt Roofing Shingles Manufactured?
Many things are responsible for the unmatched popularity of asphalt shingles, but advances in the manufacturing process deserve the most credit. Such innovations have made these modern roofing materials more durable, flexible and dimensional than their predecessors. Today, New View Roofing sheds light on the techniques today’s best manufacturers employ to produce high-quality asphalt shingles: […]
Important Roofing Components You Should Know About
Knowing the parts that make up your roofing system can help you better understand how the system works. Here’s an overview of the major roofing parts and how you can anticipate leaks and other potential roofing problems.