Roofing 101 Part 7: What Does a Quality Asphalt Shingle Look Like?

Thus far in our Roofing 101 series, we’ve tackled six of the seven different layers of a well-constructed roofing system, sharing the importance of each respective layer. Here’s a quick recap of what we’ve covered: Part 1: The Importance of Leak Barriers Part 2: Roof Deck Protection Part 3: Starter Strip Shingles Part 4: Choosing the Right Rooftop Accessories for Improved Performance Part 5: The Importance of Healthy Attic Ventilation Part 6: The Importance of Ridge Cap Shingles In Part 7 of the series, we’ll be talking about the shingles themselves — with a focus on asphalt shingles. Before we get started, we’d like to note that at Legacy Exteriors our roofing system brand of choice is GAF. They are the top asphalt roofing company in America, offering excellent asphalt roofing systems, along with fantastic warranties. That said, if you choose to work with a roofing installer who does not work with GAF products, you’ll want to make sure you are having a comparable roofing product, with a comparable warranty, installed on your home. The

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Roofing 101, Part 6: The Importance of Ridge Cap Shingles

So far in our series, we’ve tackled five of the seven layers of a well-constructed roofing system, to give you a clear idea of what to look for when you talk with roofing contractors about roof replacement. The reason having an understanding of all seven layers is so important is because not all roofing contractors employ all seven of them — and this is something you need to be aware of. Thus far in the series, we’ve covered: Part 1: The Importance of Leak Barriers Part 2: Roof Deck Protection Part 3: Starter Strip Shingles Part 4: Choosing the Right Rooftop Accessories for Improved Performance Part 5: The Importance of Healthy Attic Ventilation Next up in the series is ridge cap shingles, the “finishing touch” that helps defend against leaks at the hips and ridges. Before we dive further into ridge cap shingles, we’d like to mention that at Legacy Exteriors our roofing system brand of choice is GAF, who is the number one asphalt roofing company in America. Their products look stunning, and are

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Preparing Your Roof for Fall: 7 Steps to Keep Your Roofing Healthy

At Legacy Exteriors, one of our favorite projects is new roof installation. That said, we’re also big proponents of helping Dane County homeowners keep their roofs in tip-top shape, so the life of their current asphalt or metal roofing can be extended. Before we get started with the DIY list of keeping your roof healthy, it’s important to determine whether or not you are actually willing and able to perform the inspection, clean up, maintenance and potential repairs. If you are, read on. If not, consider hiring a local, reputable roofing company to come out and at least perform a roof inspection on your home. If you do this, keep in mind that you should NEVER have to pay for a professional roof inspection, which is why our inspections are always complimentary. If you do choose to perform the following tips yourself, make sure you have the proper equipment, gear, and physical ability to do the work — and that you have a spotter for your ladder. Otherwise, we recommend hiring a professional. Roof Inspection

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