Sustained winds of over 78 mph destroyed many roofs
around the DC Beltway on March 2, 2018. The Emerson's home was heavily damaged.
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First,temporary "tarping" was carefully applied to prevent further water damage
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New CertainTeed Landmark Architectural Shingles are
expertly loaded to the rooftop by crane.
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After removing the existing shingles down to the
OSB roof deck, the new architectural roof is being applied.
Upgrades from the existing builder's shingles (25 year) and 15# tarpaper
include:
- Upgrade to 6" custom drip edge at all
eaves (gutter edges)
- Upgrade to
"Ice & Water Barrier" at all gutter edges, valleys, and around penetrations
- Upgrade
from organic 15 lb. tarpaper "felt" underlayment to synthetic underlay
- Upgrade
from builder's shingles to CertainTeed Landmark Architectural Lifetime Shingles
- Upgrade
from builder's grade metal ridge vent to High Performance Shingle Vent II Ridge Vent
System.
Color:
Landmark "Moire
Black"
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The combination of our
1) Custom 6" aluminum drip edge,
2) 3' wide Ice & Water Barrier, and
3) SwiftStart starter strips protect the fascia from potential water damage and rot.
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Step-flashing was upgraded in areas under the vinyl
siding to prevent leaks between the wall and roof deck.
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Custom formed siding grade aluminum was manufactured
by us on-site to replace wind damaged rake coverings ...
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Perfectly straight Moire Black Landmark Lifetime
shingles by CertainTeed.
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The New Shingle Vent II System
will naturally circulate more air through the attic, and will also:
- Stabilize the attic air temperature with no extra energy cost.
- Keep the insulation
drier thus making it more effective.
- Lower your heating
and cooling costs.
- Help eliminate
dangerous mold and mildew, helping out your allergies, maybe keeping you healthier.
- Help prolong the life
of plywood, building materials, and insulation.
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