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Roofing Services
Flat Roofs
A flat roof is the most cost-efficient roof shape as all room space can be used fully (below and above the roof) and as this roof allows easy revision/placement of solar panels [1] They also provide space for outdoor recreational use such as roof gardens. Applying a tough waterproofing membrane forms the ideal substrate for green roof planting schemes. A cold applied seamless system is highly durable and offers maximum resistance to root ingress.
Shingle Roofs
Generally speaking, new shingled roofs should last upwards of 20+ years. However, many factors, such as proper installation, climate, and ventilation, impact the life of your roof.
Even if your roof shows signs of the symptoms mentioned above, you may not need a total roof replacement. A trusted roofing professional can give your roof a thorough examination and let you know if you are in need of
Guide to Asphalt Shingles
Anatomy of an Asphalt Shingle
The life expectancy of asphalt shingles is based on the performance of three components, and their ability to resist weathering. Made from petroleum, asphalt contains oils that make asphalt shingles easy to work with and effective at protecting your roof and home. As time goes on, these oils come to the surface and are weathered away by the elements. It’s this weathering process that ages a shingle.
1.Reinforcement: Asphalt shingles start out with either an asphalt-saturated organic felt, or a fiberglass mat. This reinforcement is the structural base of the shingle, to which the other raw materials (asphalt and granules) are applied. In order for asphalt shingles to provide protection, the reinforcement must resist tearing, warping and shrinkage when applied on stable, wellventilated decks.
2.Asphalt: During shingle manufacturing, the reinforcement is coated with asphalt to provide the water-resistant layer that protects the felt and your roof from the elements. The thickness of this layer of asphalt determines the weight of the shingle. Many believe that the heavier the shingle the greater the protection offered to your roof and home. This factor is only one of many that determines the life expectancy of your roof.
3.Granules: A layer of granules is pressed into the surface of the asphalt. The granules protect the layer of asphalt from the ultraviolet radiation from the sun. Without this layer of protection, the asphalt layer would quickly deteriorate.
Roof Maintenance
Why we need the regular roof maintenance?
The most important reason for regular or annual roof maintenance is to protect the investment. A properly executed maintenance will add years to the life of the roof by detecting minor problems before they become major, as well as providing better protection for, and avoiding interruption of, the internal functions of the building.
A roof system is exposed to all manner of chemical and physical stress. The long term effects of these forces are called "Normal Aging". In reality, small isolated problems caused through abuse, stress concentration, inadequate ventilation, error, or other factors result in a shortened lifespan of the roofing system.
Small problems or defects, if not detected and repaired, inevitably become major problems affecting the performance of the whole roof system. Roofs represent approximately 5 to 7% of capital building costs - but roofs cover 100% of the building and its contents.
Others:
Leak Detection
- Thermography Investigation
- Reporting
Roof Stripping
- Trailer Bin Garbage Removal
Roof Substrate
- Replacement
- Repairs
Attic Ventilation
Survey
Remedy
Masonry
- Chimneys
- Flue Liners
- Repairs (Have Your Chimney And Other Masonry Renovated By Alpine)
Shingled Roofs
- Asphalt
- Cedar
- Slate
- Metal
- Clay Tiles
- Copper
- Repairs
Flat Roofs
- 4 Ply Built-Up/Bur/Tar & Gravel
- 2 Ply Mop Or Torchdown Modified Bitumen / Rubber
- Peel And Stick Modified
- Repairs
Skylites
- Why Not Brighten Your Home With An Alpine Skylite Or Sun Tunnel
Metal/Vinyl
- Attic Vents
- Soffit
- Fascia
- Eavstroughs (We Have An Extruding Machine To Produce Seamless Eavstroughs)
- Downspouts
- Siding (Protect And Beautify Your Home With Alpine Siding)
- Copper
- Pre-Painted Steel
- Custom Metal Shop
Carpentry
- Decks (We Install Decks Over New Alpine Roofs)
- Stairs
- Rails
- Skylite Framing
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