Tuesday, July 28, 2015
Did you know the most popular type of roofing material is asphalt? According to the Asphalt Roofing Manufacturers Association (ARMA), there are different kinds of low- and steep-slope asphalt roofing systems available, and a whole-system approach can provide long-term durability, reliability and value to a property.ARMA recommends that residential properties with steep-slope systems generally include six components:
• An ice and water barrier product
• An underlayment
• A shingle starter product
• Asphalt shingles
• Hip and ridge shingles
• Ventilation, both for intake and exhaust
Asphaltic technology offers a range of low-slope roofing options, including Built-Up Roofing (BUR), Atactic Polypropylene (APP) and Styrene Butadiene Styrene (SBS), as well as many different installation methods.
Source: ARMA
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