Roofing 101, Part 5: The Importance of Healthy Attic Ventilation

In our series, we’ve been reviewing the seven parts (or layers) of a well-constructed roofing system, so you can have a clear understanding of exactly what each layer is — and why it’s important.  Thus far, we’ve covered the following: Part 1: The Importance of Leak Barriers Part 2: Roof Deck Protection Part 3: Starter […]

Roofing 101, Part 4: Choosing the Right Rooftop Accessories for Improved Performance

Did you know there are seven layers to a fully-functioning roofing system? In this series, we’re covering all of these layers to provide you with a solid understanding of what a durable, dependable roofing system looks like. This way, when you’re choosing a roofing contractor for a roof replacement, you’ll be better prepared to ask […]

Roofing 101, Part 3: Starter Strip Shingles

In our Roofing 101 series, we’re focusing on each of the seven layers that go into a durable, dependable roofing system. Each product, or layer, has a specific purpose and it’s important to be aware of all of them when considering a roof contractor in the Dane County area. That said, thus far in the […]

Roofing 101, Part 2: Roof Deck Protection

In Part 1 of our Roofing 101 series, we focused on the first layer of defense your roof provides — the leak barrier.   In Part 2 of the series, we shift our attention to roof deck protection, an underlayment that assists in shielding your roof deck from moisture infiltration. In case you’re not familiar, an […]

Roofing 101, Part 1: The Importance of Leak Barriers

In a nutshell, a leak barrier is a product that works to prevent leaks caused by ice dams and wind-driven rain. An ice dam is a ridge of ice that forms on the edge of a roof — preventing snow from draining from the roof when it melts. Wind-driven rain is rain that blows horizontally, […]