Comprehensive Roofing Education Resource | Roofing 101

Roofing 101

Roof Design Types

Styles and anatomy of the roof.

Early Deterioration

Why your 25 year roof only lasted 10.

Warning Signs

Do you need a new roof?

Problem Areas

Common issues to watch for.

Building Code

Required vs. recommended.

Deck Preparation

Overtop vs. Tear off.

Underlayments

Felts and leak barriers explained.

Material Options

What type of roof is right for me?

Metal Flashings

Walls and edges.

Warranties

The legal stuff.

Valleys & Ridge

Cap shingles and valley options.

Ventilation

Turbines or ridge vents?

Common Mistakes

Workmanship Exposed.