Remarkable Roofs that Last a Lifetime, Part 3: DECRA Metal Shake Roofing

In the final installment of our series featuring DECRA metal roofing, we’ll be covering two types of metal shake roofing: DECRA Shake XD, and DECRA Shake. DECRA is America’s #1 metal roofing brand, and it’s a popular metal roofing choice for Madison-area homeowners because of its durability, aesthetic and outstanding warranty. In case you missed the earlier installments of the series, in Part 1 we covered both types of DECRA’s Metal Tile Roofing: Villa Tile and DECRA Tile, and in Part 2 we covered DECRA’s Metal Shingle Roofing product, Shingle XD. As with all of DECRA’s metal roofing products, the DECRA Shake XD and DECRA Shake lines are built to last for decades. What makes these metal roofing shingles so durable is the fact that they’re made of stone-coated steel — which delivers more longevity, strength, and durability than traditional asphalt shingles. An Amazing Warranty DECRA offers the most comprehensive Lifetime Limited Warranty in the industry on each of their metal roofing products — which are resistant to wind, freeze, fire, hail, and earthquakes. With

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Remarkable Roofs that Last a Lifetime, Part 1: DECRA Metal Tile Roofing

If you’re looking for a new roof, and prefer a material that’s going to last longer than an asphalt roof, a metal roof is your best option — especially if it’s made by DECRA. DECRA is the #1 stone-coated steel metal roofing company in America. Their roofing products offer an amazing lifespan of 50+ years, and with five different design types there’s an aesthetic that will be a perfect match for just about any home in the Dane County area. Some of the benefits of DECRA metal roofing include: a long life span, incredible durability, safety against wildfire and lightning strike, energy efficiency, and the fact that their metal roofing is eco-friendly — containing between 25-95% recycled content. A WORD ON DECRA’S LIFETIME WARRANTY With unsurpassed strength, durability, and longevity, only DECRA can offer the most comprehensive Lifetime Limited Warranty in the industry on their metal roofing products. No matter which option you choose, a DECRA metal roof is resistant to wind, hail, fire, freeze, and earthquake — outperforming other roofing materials in every category.

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Prolong the Life of Your Roof with these Attic Tips

In the month of May, our articles focused on roofing — specifically GAF roofing products. In this article, we’re shifting our attention from the roof to the attic. Why? Because a couple of useful attic tips can help extend the life of your roof, regardless of whether your roof is brand new or not. Essentially, our attic tips boil down to ventilation and insulation … A Well-ventilated attic can prolong the life of your roof … Keeping your attic well-ventilated is a key element in roofing care. It’s something we take into account when we install a new roof on a home, and it’s also something you’ll want to inspect — or have a professional inspect — if you haven’t done so recently. That said, how do you determine if your attic is well ventilated, or if there are issues that need addressing? Check for mold in the attic. If mold is present, have a professional, local remediation company stop by and take a look. Essentially, with moisture can come mold, mildew, and fungi —

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The Different Types of GAF Roofing Shingles, Part 2

In Part 1 of our series on the different types of GAF roofing shingles, we covered the first five types of shingles in the GAF collection. In Part 2 of the series, we’ll dive into the remaining five products — offering an overview of each product, as well as the warranties that come along with them. On that note, as with the first five types of GAF shingles, each of the following products has amazing warranties that provide peace of mind. Let’s dive into Part 2 … Woodland® These shingles feature a hand-cut European look, and they cost considerably less than traditional slate or wood shake shingles. Benefits Include Advanced Protection® Shingle Technology delivers outstanding protection for your home Highest roofing fire rating:  UL Class A, Listed to ANSI/UL 790 Artisan-crafted shapes, combined with oversized tabs and a dimensional design, for sophisticated beauty Included Warranties StainGuard Plus™ Algae Protection Limited Warranty Lifetime Limited Warranty DuraGrip Adhesive Slateline® These shingles have bold shadow lines, as well as tapered cut-outs, for the look of slate at a

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The Different Types of GAF Roofing Shingles, Part 1

In addition to being America’s #1 asphalt roofing brand, GAF is well known for offering a variety of shingles products to meet a homeowner’s aesthetic and budgetary needs. And all GAF products come with amazing warranties, too, for extra peace of mind. In this two-part series, we’ll be covering all ten of GAF’s asphalt shingles offerings, as well as the warranties that come along with them. Let’s get started with the first five GAF asphalt roofing products … Timberline HDZ® This is GAF’s #1 selling asphalt shingle. It features High Definition® color blends coupled with industry-leading warranties. Benefits Include High-definition color for exceptional depth and dimension HDZ is engineered for easy, precise installation Includes advanced algae protection Included Warranties  StainGuard Plus™ Algae Protection Limited Warranty WindProven™ Limited Wind Warranty Layerlock™ Technology DuraGrip Adhesive Timberline UHDZ® “UHDZ” stands for Ultra High Definition, and that’s exactly what these shingles provide, along with a beautiful aesthetic, and a long list of benefits. Benefits Include Timberline UHDZ is a premium laminate shingle, and is a heavier grade than the

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