We’ll wrap up this short series on your roof assembly with what you need to know about attic ventilation. 👇 Links to parts 1-4 below Why it matters: Building code prescribes proper ventilation for your attic in order to provide a way for heat and moisture to escape to the outside. 🔬 Zoom in: Here’s your checklist: […]
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We’ve covered the sheathing, underlayment and flashing components of your roof. Now we’ll take a closer look at the shingles. Why it matters: All shingles are not created equally. 🔬 Zoom in: Keep this checklist to review the next time you need a roof. 👉 3 types of shingles belong on every roof: starter shingles, field shingles
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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
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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,
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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
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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
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I re-roofed my parents’ house in 2019. Why it matters: I still get the question every storm season. Reality check: Actually, you WANT TO pay it. (insert Jedi mind trick meme here 🤓) ⚙️ How it works: Replacement cost = Your deductible + Insurance proceeds. 👎 Is cutting corners on your roof 👎 Is running a shady ****business
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(Links to this series below) Beware the booby trap! Why it matters: When I help homeowners who have this on their policy, they always say to me, “I didn’t know.” 🤷♂️ What is it? 😬 Reality check: Here’s the real gut punch of this endorsement. 🥊 The bottom line: You need a great insurance agent who will
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