Showing posts with label Resisto Shingle Underlayment. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Resisto Shingle Underlayment. Show all posts

Sunday, November 2, 2014

1x12 decking upgrades

 Notice the large gaps between the boards, although 1x12 is a good structural decking, it does not make a good subtrate for shingles. The nails in the shingles can fall in the gaps, leaving a nice hole for leaks. The boards can also twist and cup, popping the nails, again, a new entry point for water.

Preparation is key. We always clean right to the 1x12 so we can fasten into the trusses. Some of my competitors will leave the old felt or underlayments and fasten the new plywood without regard to position on the trusses

Ready for plywood

new plywood fastened to code

Resisto shingle underlayment is warrantied on plywood, but will have no warranty on 1x's

New Certainteed Landmark Pro Shingles in the Silver Birch color. They are Energy Star rated. stainless steel nails, especially in the shingle over type ridge vent is the best installation for Indialantic's salty atmosphere

Friday, April 18, 2014

Roof to Wall connections are important

Most homeowners on the barrier island know how expensive home owners insurance is. any discounts and credits that are available may be worth pursuing.
Typical single wrap strap needed nails added to qualify for insurance discount

Removing 1x12 decking over the walls exposes the straps for nailing

single wrap strap

plywood installed over 1x12 makes for a great substrate for shingles

we used Resisto shingle underlayment, a self adhesive modified bitumen, Certainteed Landmark Pro shingles and Stainless Steel roofing nails