Quality Materials for a Quality Roof

Owens Corning’s TruDefinition Duration shingles are simply the best performing shingle on the market in our opinion. This is due to the patented technology of the Sure Nail Strip. This engineered fabric strip placed in the nailing zone of the shingle provides unrivaled performance in nail pull throughs, nail blow throughs, and delamination. No other shingle comes close. Once you see our Duration Demonstration we are sure you will agree that it is the only shingle you’ll want for your home.

Owens Corning Oakridge shingle line is a great alternative when looking for a more budget friendly roof replacement. The Oakridge line features an Algae Resistant manufacturer’s warranty and a wide array of colors to fit your home and your budget.

We install Owens Corning’s ProEdge hip and ridge cap shingles. These shingles are placed over the hips and ridges of your roof to cover the transition of different roof slopes. ProEdge hip and ridge cap shingles are specifically designed to be more pliable as they will be bent and not laid flat as field shingles are. They are also specifically made to coordinate to your chosen shingle color. While some installers use builder grade 3-Tab field shingles cut into the size and shape of a true hip and ridge cap shingle, we want to make sure your roof is installed to the highest quality possible. That is why we only use ProEdge hip and ridge cap shingles on our roof installations.

Starter shingles are placed along the perimeter (rakes and eaves) of the roof. As these areas are the most vulnerable part of your roof when guarding against high winds and shingle blow offs. We only install Owens Corning’s Starter Strip Plus Shingle. These shingles are specifically engineered to provide superior strength and sealing to your roof system. Some installers may use field shingles, flipped upside down, as a shingle starter. However, Owens Corning recommends the use of a dedicated starter shingle for their products. You can rest assured we use only the Starter Strip Plus Shingle for our installations.

Synthetic underlayment is the new industry standard replacing the old felt paper most homeowners remember. This synthetic underlayment is just as resistant to water as felt paper but provides an easier installation and most importantly a safer working environment for our installers. Synthetic underlayment is much less likely to tear under the foot of the installer reducing the risk of slips and falls during roof replacement. At Your Service Roofing recommends Owens Corning’s RhinoRoof U20 Synthetic Roof Underlayment and we use it as our standard grade underlayment.

Ice and Water Guard is a crucial component of a roof system. It provides additional resistance to water intrusion and helps protect the home’s interior from the effects of winter ice dams. It is required by code in the Greater Cincinnati area as well as Owens Corning’s manufacturer install specifications to extend a minimum of 24” inside the interior wall of any heated space. As Ice and Water Guard comes in a 3 foot wide role it is rare that a single course of this product is sufficient for the eaves of your home. At Your Service Roofing always uses an Ice and Water Guard calculator to determine the proper amount needed. This means we are usually installing two courses of Ice and Water Guard along the eaves of the roof, as well as in valleys, around skylights, chimneys, other roof penetrations, and any area with a history of ice buildup or water intrusion. We use Owens Corning’s WeatherLock Mat Self-Sealing Waterproofing Barrier. This ensures that we can offer Owens Corning’s highest warranties and provide your roof the best materials available.

We begin each and every roof replacement by preparing our customer’s jobsite to minimize our impact to the home’s exterior, landscaping, and property. We employ the use of the Catch-All system whenever possible to keep roof debris away from landscape beds, walkways, and the home’s exterior. We place buckets over smaller landscaping pieces and exterior lighting. We drape mesh tarps over A/C units allowing them to breathe and perform normally while protecting them from debris. We also move all patio furniture away from the home and place tarps or plywood over decks, paver patios, and other exterior surfaces. We also install gutter protection devices wherever our ladders are placed along the gutter line to ensure the gutters are not damaged, dented, or scratched. Tarps are placed under vehicles to ensure no fluids harm or stain the driveway or concrete. We do our absolute best to have a close attention to detail so we can minimize the risk of any damage to our customer’s property.

During the removal of the existing roof, we collect debris and walk it directly to the roof’s edge to be disposed of directly into the trash receptacle. While every roof is unique, and some do not allow for this technique, the vast majority of our projects do. Other loose debris is captured through the Catch-All system for collection and disposal. Unless specifically demanded by our customer, all metal flashings are removed and prepped for replacement.

It is critical to the health of the roof that the sheathing, or decking, of the roof is inspected. Sheathing boards can become loose over time and need to be re-nailed to ensure a proper nailable surface. Boards with water rot or mold are removed and replaced with new sheathing as well. Our roofs are built to last and installing a roof on a sub standard decking will reduce the lifespan and performance of the roof.

Ice and Water Guard is installed along the eaves. Often 2 courses are needed to meet code and manufacturer install specifications. The Ice and Water Guard MUST be installed over the eave drip edge (gutter apron) but under the rake drip edge (T-Drip). This is a common mistake seen during many roof inspections. Ice and Water Guard is also installed in valleys, around chimneys, skylights, and other roof penetrations. Finally, Ice and Water Guard is installed anywhere there is a history or witness marks of ice build up or water intrusion. The rest of the roof deck surface is covered in synthetic felt, being sure to overlap edges a minimum of 3 inches.

Metal drip edge is installed along the entire perimeter of the roof, the eaves and rakes. This helps prevent leaks to the soffits when wind driven rain or ice buildup in the gutters allows moisture under the shingles.

Eaves take a particular style of drip edge called gutter apron. This has a rolled edge and allows for shingles on top of it to lay into the gutter. Installing a hard edge drip edge such as T-Drip will cause the first course of shingles to be lifted upwards. This causes water to pool in the area where it can wick under shingles and cause leaks to the soffit or interior. When soffits are rotted and damaged it is usually because no drip edge was installed or the wrong type of drip edge was installed.

The rakes of the home require a drip edge with a hard 90 degree edge. This style is referred to as T-Drip and should not be used in place of gutter apron. This product protects the edges of the roof system from wind driven rain.

Ventilation can come in many different forms. If the home has soffit vents which are unblocked and free of debris, then box vents or ridge vents are to be used as exhaust vents. When soffit vents are unavailable, then gable vents or power vents can be used. The best ventilation system is different depending on several factors unique to each home and are given much consideration.