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 Strip Shingles Part 4: Choosing the Right Rooftop Accessories for Improved Performance Next up in the series is attic ventilation, which is something that doesn’t get talked about as much as shingles or gutters, although it’s just as important. At Legacy Exteriors, our roofing system brand of choice is GAF, and with good reason, as they are the number one asphalt roofing company in America — with products that are both dependable and beautiful. When you hire a roofing contractor, you’ll want to see if they are a GAF installer — and if they are a GAF Master Elite installer (like Legacy Exteriors), even better. And if they are not GAF installers? Make sure you are getting a product that

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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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Dealing with Hail Damage & Roof Repair

In this episode of Beyond the Studs, Josh Gauwitz, owner of Legacy Exteriors, spoke all about hail damage, which is top of mind after the nasty weather we had in Madison and Sun Prairie, WI, late last month. Here’s what Josh had to share … We’re getting a lot of calls from homeowners who were affected by the hail damage in Madison and Sun Prairie. It took a lot of people by surprise, and now they’re in need of roof repair, and some need siding repair. It may sound surprising, but it’s not always obvious whether or not your roof has hail damage, and I wanted to talk about this a bit. Whether you can see hail damage or not, after your neighborhood has experienced a hail storm (in this case it was severe), it’s always a good idea to have an inspection conducted by a professional. With Legacy Exteriors, we offer free estimates — or in this case inspections — to determine what exactly (if anything) is going on with your roof. We believe

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