Proof My Roof

Any roofer will tell you that roof shingles can be hot to the touch.

Proof my roof.

Start with the basics a strong fireproof roof an intact roof offers the best protection against fire. The epa agrees saying that the temperature of roof surfaces can be 50 90 f higher than the air temperature. Applying two coats of elastomeric coating protects the roof from water and also insulates the material preventing loss of heat from inside the building. Select a building type from the photos below the main image area click roofing in the left column to select a panel type and profile choose a color for your metal roof.

The building permit should have an issued date and may contain guidelines that limited the work period to a few months or one year. Heat proof your house with a cool roof solar heat gain can be a major strain on your air conditioner. If there are gaps in the structure of your roof s coverage caused by missing shingles or tiles or if your roof is nearing the end of its guaranteed lifespan the chances of your home being damaged by water or fire increase dramatically. Steps to waterproof a roof a typical application of liquid applied roof membranes consists five main steps which should all be treated with utmost importance following the product manufacturer instructions.

Cleaning priming treatment of details main coating application and inspection. Waterproofing protects flat roofs when runoff cannot occur. Cut the nozzle on the adhesive at a 45 degree angle. Make the hole big enough to get a 1 4 inch bead of glue out of the end.

Whether you re a homeowner or a contractor our proof my roof color visualizer tool makes it easy to see just how beautiful your new metal roof can be.