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Residential Roofing
Residential Roofing Products
XPROQUO believes educating Residential Property owners in Cleveland, Akron, Massillon and surrounding areas about roofing contractors,storm damage, property restoration, roofing repair and all available products. To us this is the only way to make an informed decision about your roofing contractors, your roofing repair and your roofing. Below are a list of all available residential roofing products and systems with links. Residential Roofing Products include those products necessary to provide a quality roofing system typically for a consumer’s home, garage or other residential applications. Residential roofing products are usually designed for steep slope application. Products can include roofing shingles, underlayments and accessory products. What ever product you decide on for your residential roofing project will be installed to meet manufacturing specs and city code ordinances. Please take the time to educate yourself on all of the available options for residential roofing systems. Contact us for a residential roofing inspection and consultation.
IKO Residential Roofing system
IKO PRO4 Residential Roofing Components are specifically engineered to work together as a high-performance, integrated system for roofing contractors . They include:
- Hip and ridge cap shingles which protect the vulnerable areas of your roof while creating an impressive roofline for added visual appeal.
- Ice and water protectors for increased resistance to potentially harmful water penetration.
- Starter strips that not only guide installers to lay straight courses of shingles but provide extra resistance to wind uplift and blow-off.
- Synthetic underlayments that are the last line of defense against water penetrating the roof deck and entering the home below.
Before getting your IKO roofing repair in Akron, Massillon, Cleveland or surrounding areas Contact us.
GAF Residential Lifetime Roofing system
Having your roofing contractors install any GAF Lifetime Shingle & at least 3 qualifying GAF Accessories & you'll automatically get: a Lifetime ltd. warranty on your shingles and all qualifying GAF accessories!* PLUS Non-prorated coverage for the first 10 years! To get even stronger coverage, choose a System Plus or Golden Pledge® Ltd. Warranty from a GAF factory-certified contractor Offered through XPROQUO! Before doing any roofing repair in Akron, Massillon or Cleveland make sure to contact us.
CertainTeed Landmark Series Roofing Shingle
CertainTeed manufactures high-quality asphalt roofing shingles in a wide variety of styles and colors for residential applications. Asphalt roofing shingles are the most commonly used residential roofing products in the market. There are three major categories of roofing shingles including strip roofing shingles, dimensional roofing shingles and premium roofing shingles.
Atlas Signature Select Roofing Shingles
From high-wind roofing repair damage to black streaks caused by algae, from manufacturing defects to roofing system failure, your new roof is backed by quality, industry-leading warranty* coverage.
Tamco
Buildings experience aging factors differently, so it is difficult to predict how long shingles will last. That’s why TAMKO provides a limited warranty that includes a binding arbitration clause and other terms and conditions which are incorporated herein by reference.
Commercial Roofing
About Commercial Roofs
The owners of commercial buildings in Akron, Massillon or Cleveland who are considering roofing repair or replacements from insurance claims need an excellent roofing company like XPROQUO. It is safe to say that commercial roofs are needed for commercial establishments as the roofs for house and apartments won’t do. Typically, commercial roofs are flat or do not have steep slopes. Additionally, commercial roofs are more difficult to install than residential roofs.
Commercial building owners need to remember that the roofs of their buildings vary greatly from the roofs of their homes. One of the main differences between commercial and residential roofs is the amount of work it needs to complete a single roofing installation task. This means that the companies need more time to finish a certain roofing job. Because of the extent of the work, the building owners can expect many workers to be present for the task at hand. Compared with installing a residential roof, installing commercial roofs is trickier.
Since installing a roof over a commercial building is a bit of a challenge, the building owner and the selected roofing contractor need to focus on the key features of the roof. Also, the roof also serves as the place where the external portions of air conditioning and heating systems are found. All these things will be considered by the XPROQUO commercial roofing contractors in order for them to come up with the best layout and material for that important part of the building.
Today, commercial roofs come in different forms. Plus, the trend is for roofs to be environment-friendly. As such, roof material manufacturers constantly work on finding eco friendly and energy efficient solutions when it comes to roofing. For example, green roofs are rising in popularity. There are now a number of commercial spaces that boast of having green roofs up above. These green roofs are not only eco-friendly; they are also energy-efficient. Also, photovoltaic roofs can be seen in quite a number of establishments. The ability to convert radiant energy into electricity allows building owners to cut energy bills as the energy generated by the photovoltaic cells can be used for certain devices that run on electricity. The list goes on.
On other hand, XPROQUO commercial roofing contractors can also help building owners save some more money by providing useful information about roofing materials that allow tax cuts. The government gives tax credit each time taxpayers select “green” roofs over other types of roofs. Although the XPROQUO roofing contractors won’t be able to tell how much exactly the building owners can save, they can point the customers to the right material to pick.
In conclusion, commercial roofs indeed require building owners to exert effort in selecting the material.
BUILT-UP ROOFING (BUR):
Built-Up Roofing has been in use for more than 170 years, and was originally referred to as "composition roofing" by roofing contractors. In this type of roofing system, a waterproof base sheet is first applied to the cleaned and prepped roof deck. Then, multiple layers (traditionally, 3-, 4-, or 5-plies) of roof "felts" are adhered together with a bonding agent, such as asphalt or coal tar. Finally, a protective surfacing layer is applied to complete the process. As one can surmise, the more intermediary layers that get applied, the greater longevity that the roof is expected to provide.
BUILT-UP ROOFING LIFESPAN
Depending on the climate in Akron, Massillon or Cleveland and the specific materials used, built-up roofing has an average life expectancy of 15 to 30 years, but some constructions can last up to 40 years with out any roofing repairs. In general, built-up roofing tends to fare better in warmer climates than in cold regions. This lifespan makes built-up roofing comparable to composition (asphalt) shingles, which last between 15 and 30 years, depending on their quality.
Other roofing materials can last much longer for roofing contractors. For example, standing seam metal roofing has a life expectancy of about 50 years, and slate roofing can hold up for 100 years or more.
PRO AND CONS OF BUILT-UP ROOFING
Built-up roofs tend to provide excellent waterproofing and ultra-violet protection. Thanks to the aggregate top layer, they are also fire-resistant. Built-up roofing is generally low-maintenance, little roofing repair and therefore costs little to maintain over its life.
On the downside, built-up roofing can be slow to install for roofing contractors and, with the exception of cold bitumen processes, installation involves hazardous fumes. Overall, installation costs are relatively high, and some types of this roofing can be susceptible to wind and water damage.
BASIC ROOFING REPAIRS OF BUILT-UP ROOFING
As with all types of roofing repair, damage to built-up roofing should be repaired as soon as possible to prevent further damage to the roofing and/or the construction materials below the roofing. Several common problems can be remedied with relatively simple roofing repairs.
Open joints: To repair joints or seams that have separated, add some cement under the open seam and make sure to hold it down so it can adhere to the substrate. If this doesn't work, try cutting a large piece of felt and place it over the open joint. Secure it with nails, then cover the nails with roofing cement. Finally, spread some gravel over the cement and let it dry.
Blisters: Small blisters can be easily repaired using a knife to cut the blister. Allow the spot to dry as much as possible. If the top layers are damp, keep cutting down until you've reached a dry layer. Remove the felts (plies) and install new felt over the area. Apply the asphalt, and cover it with chippings. You can also use liquid-applied coatings on top of the repaired area if chippings aren't available.
Undulations or waves: Repair built-up roofing undulations by simply adding layers on top of the area to level it. Make sure the substrate is in good condition before making any repairs.
Cracks: Cracks on the asphalt surface should be an easy fix. Start by cleaning the area of any gravel and debris. Apply a coat of asphalt cement over the area and install some roofing felt. Make sure there are at least 4 inches of overlap to guarantee that you're covering the area. Repeat this process again and apply a final coat of asphalt cement. Apply gravel on top of the cement.
EPDM (ETHYLENE PROPYLENE DIENE MONOMER) :
EPDM roofing systems have been in Akron, Massillon and Cleveland in use for about 50 years and, throughout that time, they have been successfully employed as a waterproof roof covering by roofing contractors . For those ecologically conscious folks among us, you should note that EPDM does not in any way pollute the runoff rainwater. This is clearly a benefit to the property owner who wishes to use the water runoff for gardening, personal sanitation, or hygiene purposes. EPDM offers the user ease of installation, increased durability, and versatility of design.For any EPDM roofing repair contact us.
PVC (POLYVINYL CHLORIDE):
PVC roofing systems have been in use for about 40 years, and they currently account for about 10% of the roof coverings in America( Akron Massillon Cleveland ). They are extremely durable, highly resistant to punctures, dirt, roofing repair and debris. PVC systems are waterproof and they are often used in "green" roofing settings, where plants, trees, and shrubs are planted and incorporated into the roof's "landscape". This very flexible material allows for use on nearly any shape of roof, and it is basically maintenance-free for roofing contractors . Due to the chemical make-up of PVC roofing systems, they are also fire-resistant and energy-efficient.
SBS-MODIFIED (STYRENE BUTADIENE STYRENE):
SBS-modified roofing systems are highly favored in climates with greater extremes in both Summer and Winter temperatures. By adding SBS to a basic roofing sheet, the result is a product with greater pliability and flexibility for the roofing contractors. Fiberglass and polyester are just two of the materials used to reinforce SBS roofing systems, and materials such as these give the product greater elasticity which, in turn, provides for a faster "return to normal" after experiencing the aforementioned temperature extremes.For any SBS roofing repair in the Cleveland, Akron, massillon area Contact us.
TAPERED INSULATION SYSTEMS:
Tapered insulation roofing systems are designed to provide the slope that is lacking on flat roofs so that proper drainage can then occur as desired, thereby extending the life of the roofing system as a whole and avoiding roofing repair.
As architects, structural designers, and roofing contractors have gained greater understanding of how standing water and improper drainage can have a negative impact on both new construction and existing roofing, tapered insulation systems have truly come to the forefront in terms of their utilization and need. Many construction-related regulatory agencies now recommend or even require designated minimums for roof slopes on both new roof construction and existing roofs in Cleveland, Akron and Massillon.
Commercial Roofing
TPO (THERMOPLASTIC POLYOLEFIN):
Currently, one of the fastest growing products for use by roofing contractors in commercial roofing is TPO (or, thermoplastic polyolefin). Throughout the roofing industry, TPO roofing membranes have many advantages, both in terms of installation and performance and roofing repair . As the world continues to focus on roofing systems that are energy-efficient, TPO roofing systems resist ultraviolet, ozone and chemical exposure levels in significant amounts.
TPO membranes are environmentally friendly, and their flexibility makes them highly durable and resistant to punctures. These membranes are usually laid across the roof, and then secured in one of three ways: "fully adhered" means that an adhesive is applied to the roof's surface prior to the TPO being placed atop it; "mechanically attached" means that the TPO is secured to the roof's surface using some type of screw; "ballasted" means that the TPO is laid across the roof's surface before being weighted down with rocks, gravel, or similar materials. TPO roofing systems have been in use for over 10 years. TPO roofs are gaining in popularity for new construction and as the replacement roof of choice. For any TPO roofing needs in Akron Massillon or Cleveland areas contact us.
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