Our Roofing Process for Your Pinellas & Sarasota Area Home

Every Pinellas roofing project has its own unique set of variables to it, and we understand that better than just about anyone. Our goal is to use the tools, training and technique we’ve acquired over the years to create an incredible customer experience. We know you probably won’t be putting many new roofs on in your lifetime so we only have one shot at making a great impression!

The roofing process is quite different between various types of roofing projects. Please consider reading through this information provided by The National Roofing Contractors Association (NRCA) Kanga Roof is a proud member of. If you have any questions at anytime, please Contact Kanga Roof and we’ll be happy to answer any questions you may have at anytime.

A new roof system is a big investment, and you should get a quality roof system at a fair price from a professional roofing contractor. Hopefully, this information will make you a more knowledgeable consumer and, when the time comes, a smart roof system buyer.

ROOF SYSTEM COMPONENTS

All steep-slope roof systems (i.e., roofs with slopes of 25 percent or more) have five basic components:

• Roof covering: shingles, tile, slate or metal and underlayment that protect the sheathing from weather.
• Sheathing: boards or sheet material that are fastened to roof rafters to cover a house or building.
• Roof structure: rafters and trusses constructed to support the sheathing.
• Flashing: sheet metal or other material installed into a roof system's various joints and valleys to prevent water seepage.
• Drainage: a roof system's design features, such as shape, slope and layout that affect its ability to shed water.

VENTILATION AND INSULATION ARE KEY

One of the most critical factors in Pinellas roof system durability is proper ventilation. Without it, heat and moisture build up in an attic area and combine to cause rafters and sheathing to rot, shingles to buckle, and insulation to lose its effectiveness.

Therefore, it is important never to block off sources of roof ventilation, such as louvers, ridge vents or soffit vents, even in winter. Proper attic ventilation will help prevent structural damage caused by moisture, increase roofing material life, reduce energy consumption and enhance the comfort level of the rooms below the attic.

In addition to the free flow of air, insulation plays a key role in proper attic ventilation. An ideal attic has:

• A gap-free layer of insulation on the attic floor to protect the house below from heat gain or loss.
• A vapor retarder under the insulation and next to the ceiling to stop moisture from rising into the attic.
• Enough open, vented spaces to allow air to pass in and out freely.
• A minimum of 1 inch between the insulation and roof sheathing.

The requirements for proper attic ventilation may vary greatly, depending on the part of the United States in which a home or building is located, as well as the structure's conditions, such as exposure to the sun, shade and atmospheric humidity. Nevertheless, the general ventilation formula is based on the length and width of the attic. NRCA recommends a minimum of 1 square foot of free vent area for each 150 square feet of attic floor-with vents placed proportionately at the eaves (e.g., soffits) and at or near the ridge.

If you are looking for a professional Pinellas roofing contractor then please call us today at 877-ROOF-411 (877-766-3411) or complete our online request form.

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