Granule Loss New
roofs begin aging immediately. The shingles are still “curing.”
They lose a noticeable amount of granules after a short exposure to sun
and weather.
Curling, Blistering Temperature changes
cause shingles to curl—especially in cold weather. Heat
can cause blistering.
Cracking, Staining, Failure
Algae causes dark brown or black streaks. As shingles become more brittle they
can crack. Wind, hail and heavy rain can cause failure.
Bald Shingles
It is time to replace the shingles when black asphalt shows because most of the
granules have been washed away.
Open Blisters
An open blister means that the shingle will continue to get worse. Replace quickly
to prevent water getting under the shingle and doing more damage.
Ice Dams
Snow and ice become trapped on the roof. Improper ventilation in the attic causes
the heat from the house to melt the snow and ice next to the shingles and water
backs up under the ice dam and soaks through the roof to cause damage.
Stack—a
plastic or metal vent pipe from a sewer line, furnace or water heater
that penetrates the roof.
Summit
Quality Point: We install flashing at EVERY roof penetration.
Ridge—the
very top or peak of the roof.
Summit Quality Point: We offer a ridge ventilation system that provides
the best way to provide added comfort to your home, reduce energy consumption,
and protect your home from damage by weather.
Flashing—a
flat sheet of metal or plastic that is nailed or glued over the cracks
between
• a chimney and the roof
• a wall and the roof
• or in the valley between two roofs
Summit
Quality Points: We replace ALL of the
old flashing. Our foreman inspects every foot of flashing before the
work crew lays the new shingles. Metal counterflashing will be replaced
when necessary.
Valley—the
Vee-shaped joint between two sections of the roof
Summit
Quality Point: We install flashing AND underlayment in all of the
valleys on your roof. Not just one or the other.
Underlayment—a
special waterproofing material installed over the wood roof decking
and under the shingles. It is the last line of defense against leaks—stops
the water if an ice dam occurs.
Summit
Quality Points: We use fiberglass reinforced underlayment instead
of organic felt that may bubble or wrinkle. We install underlayment
under all metal flashing and counter flashing at EVERY roof penetration.
We install it anywhere the roof pitch changes, in valleys, and at joints
with building additions. We install underlayment along the eaves and
at short cornice projections.
Dormers—special
rooms or windows that have their own small roofs. They take more time
and materials to roof, thus are add to the cost of the job.
Summit
Quality Points: Before we begin, we carefully inspect the dormer
roof. Each dormer is completely checked after our work for quality workmanship
and attention to detail.
Fascia—facing
board, the vertical edge or face, located at the bottom of the roof.
Summit
Quality Point: We inspect every inch of your fascia boards for signs
of physical damage. We re-nail or replace loose boards and inspect them
for signs of ice dam damage.
Soffit—the
underside of the eave or cornice. It provides ventilation holes for
air flow to keep the underside of the roof dry and cool.
Summit
Quality Point: We inspect the soffits for physical damage and to
make sure that the vents are clean and clear. We ensure that air flow
is adequate to provide proper levels of ventilation.
Gutter—carries
away rain water.
Summit
Quality Points: We inspect old gutters for signs of prior ice dams.
We make sure they are sound, properly aligned, clean and clear of debris.
We repair or replace gutters and fit them with screens to keep out leaves
or other debris.
Eaves—the
lower part of the roof that extends beyond the side of the house.
Summit
Quality Point: We carefully inspect the eaves for and repair any
physical damage caused by leaking shingles or ice dams, and to ensure
proper ventilation.
