• Nothing is more critical in roofing than preparing the surface under the shingles
• When old materials are removed you will have a clean deck allowing you to see problems easily
• Use specially designed roofing tear off shovels to remove existing roofing materials
• Failure to use dry materials can cause failure that will distort the underlying roof

• The drip edge is critical to provide a finished look and to add waterproofing
• Drips edges must be corrosion resistant
• Drips edges should be applied applied to edge along eaves
• On the rakes, drip edges are applied on top of underlayment
• Drip edges should be nailed as needed to hold into place

• The drip edge is critical to provide a finished look and to add waterproofing
• Drips edges must be corrosion resistant
• Drips edges should be applied applied to edge along eaves
• On the rakes, drip edges are applied on top of underlayment
• Drip edges should be nailed as needed to hold into place

• the proper installation of high quality roof deck protection is the foundation on which the roof is built
• Critical waterproofing layer over exposed deck
• Premium roof deck protection is specially designed to allow moisture to escape
• Use DeckArmor, ShingleMate or LeatherBack roof deck protectors

• This video demonstrates the proper installation technique for starter shingles
• Starter courses are important for wind resistance
• Use WeatherBlocker or ProStart starter strips

• This video demonstrates the proper installation technique for Timberline Shingles

• 90% of homes in north America are inadequately ventilated
• attics need effective ventilation to keep homes cool
• all manufacturers require attic ventilation
• intake and ridge vents working together are best
• refer to printed literature for exact specifications

• This video demonstrates the proper installation technique for flashing and roofing valleys .
• The open, woven and closed cut methods are demonstrated.
• Valleys are a prime leak area so it’s important to be careful. . .
• Use WeatherWatch or StormGuard sefl-adhering leak barriers in all valleys

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