When it comes to your roof, it’s what you can’t see that cause the biggest problems. Part 1 covered sheathing and part 2 covered underlayment. Flashing is the next critical component. Why it matters: The most common failure point on any roof is related to flashing. If water is getting in, this is where it’s …
This week I’m doing a series on the parts of your roof assembly. Read part 1 here Why it matters: Once a re-roof is completed, you can’t see if it was done correctly. It’s up to you as a homeowner to hold your contractors accountable. 🔬 Zoom in: One of my mentors said it this way, …
🏠 Your roof assembly – Part 2: Underlayment Read More »
This week we’re going to look at the components of your roof assembly. Why it matters: Roofing is not a licensed trade in Texas, so homeowners need to educate themselves. 🖼️ The big picture: Building code considers the roof assembly to be the roof covering + the roof deck. Roof covering = shingles or other material …
On August 2 we will be installing our first official FORTIFIED roof as part of a re-roof in Allen, Texas. Follow me on Instagram to see Fortified in action. Why it matters: Fortified might be the most important home resilience measure you’ve never heard of. This beyond-code re-roofing method has been proven by decades of …
