Common roof terminology for Composition shingles, Wood shakes, Metal roofs, Built-up roofing, and General roofing Architectural Shingles – See laminated shingles. Base sheet: An impregnated, saturated, or coated felt placed as the first ply in some low-slope roof systems. Batten: (1) cap or cover; (2) in a metal…
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How to install a dormer vent on a comp shingle roof Step 1 Drive a large nail from your attic to mark the location of your dormer vent. Step 2 Mark your roof using the dormer vent and nail as a guide Cut out the…
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Using Roof Calculator Writer Roof Bidding Software Context Sensitive Help We have made our roof estimating software very easy to understand and use. We do not feel you will need help, but if you do all of our roof estimating software comes with a fully…
Read More » Roof pitches that can be walked Roof pitches you can walk on Do not attempt to walk on these roofs on any pitch ! Moss on a roof that is wet from dew or recent rain. Frost, snow or ice on the roof What roof…
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Roofing Information Roofing Info, Tips & How To’s Install a dormer vent Install a dormer vent in a comp shingle roof Make counter flashings How to make sheet metal counter flashings Walk a Tile roof Instructions for walking a tile roof to minimize breakage. Find…
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This video demonstrates: Entering your roof calculation numbers for hips,valleys, eaves, rake and field area into the roofcalculator program. Our roof type is 35 year and 40 year composition shingles.
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