Proper Procedures for Roofing in Simpsonville
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Among roofers in Simpsonville SC, few if any adhere to the careful process and rigorous quality control for a roof replacement that we do at Arnold Roofing & Restoration. Our process assures Simpsonville property owners a strong, safe, long-lasting roof.
The Basics Behind Arnold's Process
It’s essential for North Georgia property owners to understand the basic steps that a contractor takes when building a roof. Arnold Roofing always aims to provide you with the knowledge and insight to make good decisions about your roofing Simpsonville.
Reputable roofing companies have a “process” that they know is tried and true in achieving a quality roofing job–Arnold Roofing & Restoration knows that better than anyone else in Greenville County, Spartanburg County and all the surrounding communities in this region, including neighboring Polk and Henderson Counties in North Carolina! Our typical shingle roof replacement process involves a deep understanding of each part of a roof system and which products can serve property owners best.
Shingles
Today’s innovative asphalt shingle products, composite shingles, tiles, and metal roofing come in a wide variety of grades and colors. By far the most common type of roof covering used in roofing Simpsonville is the highly reliable 3-tab asphalt shingle. CertainTeed and GAF are two of many excellent quality roofing brands, and Arnold Roofing specializes in both. These brands offer upgraded versions of their standard shingles, generally known as architectural shingles. They’re usually heavier, last longer, stand up to severe weather and wind very well, and come with a longer warranty.
GAF Shingles
Today’s innovative asphalt shingle products, composite shingles, tiles, and metal roofing come in a wide variety of grades and colors. By far the most common type of roof covering used in roofing Simpsonville is the highly reliable 3-tab asphalt shingle. CertainTeed and GAF are two of many excellent quality roofing brands, and Arnold Roofing specializes in both. These brands offer upgraded versions of their standard shingles, generally known as architectural shingles. They’re usually heavier, last longer, stand up to severe weather and wind very well, and come with a longer warranty.
CertainTeed
CertainTeed roofing products are very popular with South Carolina homeowners. The brand has become widely recommended due to its impact and fire resistance ratings. CertainTeed’s shingles boast some of the best results for your house in wind and torrential rainfall protection. CertainTeed products also have a wide variety of styles and options for their customers.
Ridge Cap
Ridge cap shingles are like regular shingles in that they use the same material and offer the same color and texture. The difference is that ridge cap shingles are uniquely designed to cover the ridges of the roof–the apex at which roof slopes meet at the top of the roof structure and at its opposing slopes. As the “leading edges” of a roof system, ridges are high-stress areas that require protection.
Underlayment
The roof underlayment is laid out atop the roof deck, between the shingles and the roof sheathing, or roof deck, typically either plywood or OSB (oriented strand board). The underlayment is a highly effective moisture barrier installed directly on the roof deck and provides a secondary layer of protection from the elements.
Decking
The roof deck is made up of wooden boards (plywood or OSB) and are essentially part of a house’s frame which spans over deck joists. The roof decking is what your shingles and other roofing components are attached to via special roofing nails. There are two types of wood roof decking: plank decking and sheet decking.
Ice & Water Shield
The Carolinas are far enough north for homes and buildings to benefit from an ice and water shield, including roofing Simpsonville SC.
An ice & water shield helps protect the decking of a roof system and interior living and working spaces. The shield protects your property from damage caused by ice dams that may occur due to fluctuating conditions over the winter months. From December – February it’s not uncommon for temperatures in Simpsonville to drop below freezing, so an ice & water shield can certainly offer protection that really pays off!
The Process of Replacing a Roof
There’s a reason why roofing contractors are the only professionals truly qualified to install a new roof. It’s not easy. A roof is a building’s first line of defense against South Carolina’s unpredictable and often violent weather. Only an experienced team, like Arnold Roofing & Restoration, should perform the task, ensuring that it’s done in a way that is consistent with manufacturers’ guidelines, if it’s not, it can nullify the warranty! In the most basic terms, these are the steps we take when performing a roof replacement:
- THE TEAR-OFF
- Arnold Roofing makes sure your landscaping, AC units, window sills and other vulnerable features of your home’s exterior are protected from the ld shingles, underlayments, and flashing we’ll be removing from your roof
- We’ll remove all the old material, right down to decking
- Your roof decking will be inspected for signs of any wood rot, and we’ll fix any parts of the roof decking that have been compromised by moisture intrusions of the years.
- INSTALLATION OF NEW MATERIALS
- Install new step flashings
- Replace counter flashing around brick chimney
- Install felt with cap nails
- Install ice & water shields in all valleys, along all walls and penetrations.
- Install drip edge and starter shingles along all rakes and eaves
- Install field shingles
- Replace all plumbing boots
- Install hip & ridge shingles
- Seal/Paint all flashings as needed
- Plus, all materials will be installed per manufacturer’s specs and building code requirements.
- CLEAN UP JOB SITE
- Arnold roofing & Restoration would never consider a project complete without our team performing a thorough clean up of the job site!
- We’ll ensure that all nails are picked up
- Clean out all gutters and downspouts of all debris, leaving them in tip-top shape to perform the critical role of moving water off your roof and away from your home or building’s foundation.
- Dispose of all trash
- Haul away dump trailer/dumpsters and any leftover material
We're the Simpsonville Roofing Experts
Are you searching for reliable, trustworthy roofers in Simpsonville SC? Arnold Roofing & Restoration is your locally owned and operated roofing expert specializing in homes, and multifamily buildings, roof repairs and preventative maintenance. Arnold adheres to best practices by following the highest roof installation standards, by the best manufacturers in the roofing industry. When you get a new roof or roof repairs from Arnold Roofing & Restoration, rest assured you’re getting superior workmanship and caring, detail oriented customer service. Our primary goal is to deliver top quality roofing services to Simpsonville property owners, and to earn their positive reviews. Contact us at info@arnoldroofs.com
