ABOUT ROOFS
Learn about the various types of roofs and their advantages and disadvantages.
FLAT ROOFS:
Built-up Roofing - This type of roof is "built-up" from alternating fiberglass ply sheets and hot asphalt. To begin, a strong fiberglass base sheet is fastened to either a plywood deck or the top layer of insulation. Then you alternate a layer of hot asphalt and a layer of roofing felt. After applying all the desired ply sheets, you apply a final coat of hot asphalt and apply either gravel or a cap sheet.
- Advantages: Somewhat easy to repair/maintain
- Disadvantages: Strong asphalt smell during installation
Cedar Shakes - Wood shakes are gaining in popularity, AGAIN! Cedar shakes are offered with Permanent Fire Protection. Tested and certified to Underwriters Laboratories standard UL-790 and approved by the State of California Fire Marshall Services #4150, and carries NER#214, and ER #5404, you can feel safe because your shake roof will remain permanently fire retardant. You can receive up to a 50 YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY! If you like the look of real wood, why not apply real wood? Shakes are lightweight, have excellent insulation value, permanently fire retardant, have a long life expectancy and they are 'just the look' you are looking for.
Asphalt Composition Shingles - These are the most popular alternative to wood shake roofs. The Asphalt Composition Shingles are very economic and are maintenance-free.They have a Class A Fire Rating and come in various colors. You can also choose the roof life from 25 years to a limited lifetime warranty roof.
Tile - Tile roofs also have a Class A Fire Rating. There are many profiles and colors to select from, as well as standard weight and light-weight tiles.
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RIDOUT ROOFING CO., INC.
Address: 621 Williams Street, San Leandro, CA 94577 License No.: 260176
Phone: 510/351-1922 Fax: 510/347-4753 E-mail: ridoutroof@aol.com
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