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Residential Roofing
Residential Roofing Your Best And Safest Choice...Why Take Risks? |
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To learn more about the components that make up a superior roofing system, just click on each category below. These quality GAF-Elk products have been designed to work together for superior, long-term protection, and have been proven on literally millions of homes nationwide.
They even carry the prestigious Good Housekeeping Seal—your assurance of exceptional quality and performance!
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Avoid A Buckled, Bumpy- Looking Roof And
Reduce Blow-Off With Quality Roof Deck Protection
| |  | | | | | Superior Quality Roof Deck Protection Can Protect
And Beautify At The Same Time! Quality roof deck protection:
• Prevents wind-driven rain. . .
(or water from other sources) from infiltrating under your shingles and causing damage to your
roof structure or the inside of your home
• Provides an extra layer of protection. . .
between your shingles and your roof deck
• Lays Flatter. . .
and will not buckle when installed
• Helps reduce blow-off. . .
by allowing your shingles to lay flatter and more uniformly
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GAF-ELK Shingle Styles & Colors
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GOOD
Basic 3 Tab Shingles
| BETTER
Architectural Shingles Specialty Architectural Shingles
| BEST
Lifetime Designer Shingles
|  |  |  |  | Marquis®
WeatherMax® | Timberline®
Prestique® High
Definition® Lifetime | Prestique®
XTRA™
| Camelot®
| | Designed for discriminating homeowners who demand outstanding performance, classic detailing, and a traditional appeal. | For just pennies-a-day more, you
can enjoy the thickest,
longest-lasting Timberline®
Prestique® High Definition®
shingle—and increase your
resale value, too! | Prestique® XTRA™ impact-resistant shingles with
High Definition® color blends provide a beautiful looking roof with the extra protection that a
UL 2218 Class IV rating can provide. May even qualify for insurance discounts! | With its genuine slate-like appearance and Super-Heavyweight “Plus” construction, Camelot® may be the finest asphalt shingle ever made! |
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| "Protect Your Investment And Safeguard Vulnerable Areas" | |  | | | | | • Protect Your Property. . .
Help prevent wind-driven rain from leaking through the roof deck, or melting ice and snow (caused
by ice dams in harsh winter climates) from leaking into property’s interior
• Add Extra Protection. . .
In valleys and at eave and rake edges—the most leak-prone areas of the roof. Strongly
recommended for chronic problem areas like skylights, dormers, vent pipes, chimneys, and other
flashing areas
• Won’t Leak. . .
Helps ensure a 100% watertight seal
• Avoid Costly Repairs
Due to staining on interior walls and ceilings
• Better Appearance. . .
Fiberglass reinforcement helps resist wrinkling and buckling—lays flatter under shingles
• Saves Labor. . .
Split-back release film peels off in sections, for faster installation and superior property
owner value
• Peace Of Mind. . .
Benefits from the same warranty term as the shingles they are applied under, up to a maximum of
30 years**
* Check local building codes for specifications in your area
**See ltd. warranty for complete coverage and restrictions
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Poor Attic Ventilation Can Ruin Your Insulation,
Destroy Your Shingles, And Raise Your Energy Bills! | | Why Take Risks?
It is estimated that 9 out of 10 homes in North America do not have proper attic ventilation. Why? Because most people are unaware that attic ventilation can impact the longevity of their entire home!
For example, in the summer, an improperly ventilated attic can cause heat to build in excess of 160°F. This superheated air eventually penetrates the ceiling insulation into the living area below.
Types of damage that can
result include:
• Premature aging of your roofing system (“fried” shingles)
• Warping, cracking, or breaking down of wood framing
• Damage to siding, exterior or interior paint, and wallpaper
• Higher energy costs
A properly ventilated attic can help reduce the load on your air conditioner by moving the superheated air out of your attic before it builds up and causes damage.
In the winter, various household appliances, bathtubs, showers, and cooking vapors can contribute to excess moisture build-up. Improperly ventilated attics will allow this moisture to collect and cling to the underside of the roof. There, it will condense and fall, soaking the attic insulation and reducing its efficiency
Additional structural damage
can include:
• Roof deck warping and rotting of the wood frame
• Mildew growth
• Buckling of shingles and felt
Finally, attics should be properly ventilated to help prevent ice dams in cold northern climates. During the winter, ice and snow on a roof will melt and run down the deck to the cooler eaves. This run-off can re-freeze, creating an ice dam that will trap moisture on the roof. The moisture can eventually back up under the shingles and enter your home — causing hundreds or thousands of dollars of damage to your ceilings and walls. Adequate attic ventilation will reduce the amount of initial melting that occurs on your roof, thereby reducing the chance that ice dams will form.
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