Metal roofs are environmentally friendly, cost-conscious, and gorgeous. By integrating multi-layered anti-weathering technology with the top tier durability of high performance steel, modern metal roofs last a lifetime and look great doing it! They’re no longer prone to rust, corrosion, or noise from rainwater. Unlike the asphalt composition shingle market, where there are handful of …
What Causes Roof Condensation? Moisture can be sneaky. If you’ve got a roof that doesn’t leak, you may think you’re protected from moisture damage. But the truth is that condensation is one of the chief forms of moisture damage in roofing systems. The straightforward way of determining roof condensation causes is lack of ventilation. But …
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GAF TimberCrest Bullnose Ridge Cap Shingle In February 2019, GAF announced its new high-profile ridge and hip cap shingle: the TimberCrest Bullnose. Most ridge cap shingles have a sharp leading edge, giving the ridge or hip a rough look from shingle to shingle. But TimberCrest’s surface folds over and secures to the overlapped shingle, creating …
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One of the most exciting events for roofers in the Puget Sound takes place today, Friday the 22nd, 2019: the RCAW Annual Trade Show. Each year, the Roofing Contractors Association of Washington (RCAW) holds an exciting and informative event that you don’t want to miss. Many roofing vendors connect to discuss cutting edge products, innovative …
No matter how great your roofing shingles are, rainwater is bound to find a way beneath them. If it were not for underlayments that act as a buffer between shingles and plywood, water damage would be more frequent and severe. GAF’s Tiger Paw™ is our favorite synthetic underlayment to serve this important purpose. However, for …
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At Chase Construction North West, Inc. we have the expertise to tackle unique challenges. One of our clients came to us with a roof in such disrepair that we couldn’t even walk across it safely. It was full of rot! We’ve rebuilt many roofs in pretty bad shape before, but this one might take the …
Composition shingles protect homes from the brunt of weather and sunlight, yet they are not the only line of defense. Underlayments play the crucial role of secondary layer of protection beneath the shingles. During heavy storms, wind can push rainwater up the lower side of the shingles, or ice can pack and seep beneath them. …
Do you know what kind of roofing warranty you have? Is it for material defects only? Does it cover labor or misapplication? Does it cover a full dollar amount or is it prorated? These are among the most important questions to ask when getting a new roof because they can mean a significant difference in …
One of the most cost-effective roofing solutions is a liquid silicone recover of your existing roof. Providing up to 88% reflectivity, this system is growing rapidly in popularity in the energy-conscious Washington region. The GacoFlex S20 series can be applied over nearly any type of existing roofing material for homes or commercial buildings. Liquid silicone …
There’s no better bang for your buck in roofing than GAF’s Timberline HD shingle system. It’s one of our favorite asphalt composition architectural shingles because of its great combination of performance, longevity, beauty, and price tag. As Master Elite roofers with GAF, we can offer GAF’s Golden Pledge warranty. No warranty in the roofing industry …
