What is spaced decking, and does my house have it?
Spaced decking is 1x12 pine boards laid with a half-inch to three-quarter-inch gap between them, found on some older homes. By code, shingles can't be installed over it, so the whole roof has to be re-sheeted first. You usually can't tell from the ground. We check the decking during the inspection and again when the old roof comes off.
Why do you use Owens Corning Duration shingles?
Mainly for the SureNail® strip, a reinforced fabric strip along the nailing line that grips the nails and helps hold shingles in high wind. We started using them and liked them better than the other major brands. We're an Owens Corning Preferred Contractor, and Duration is the shingle our crew installs on our roofs.
Will new shingles blow off in a big storm?
It's one of the most common questions we get, especially from people who had a bad experience with another company. A lot depends on installation: a solid deck and correct nailing. The SureNail® strip on Duration shingles gives the nails more to grip.
Do you replace the flashing when you install a new roof?
We look at the flashing at every valley, wall and chimney, and at the chimney grout behind it, because that's where most of the leaks we're called out for start.
Who will be working on my roof?
Our own 6-man roofing crew, led by Marvin Hershberger. We do most of our roofing work in house rather than subbing it out. Mervin handles the inspection, estimate and your questions. We're licensed, insured, and bonded, so you're covered while we're on your property.
