The average roof makes up over 50% of the homes exterior and because it is the primary defense against the elements it must not only look good but perform well . Various styles are available but well thought out installation is paramount in the durability of a roof. Laying shingles out in a straight line is not an extremely complicated process but many installers tend to overlook the details involved in flashing and ventilation which will affect the overall performance of the roof in the long term .  Below are some of the installation practices that we do standard, please refer to your personal free estimate for details. If you are looking for more information about roofing or want to learn more about the process try visiting our other website at www.northplatteroofing.com.

With your roofing estimate we will assess you current ventilation for problems and if necessary present to you a solution with the estimate. One of the most common problems we have seen with roofs is lack of proper ventilation. Most of the time it is not as simple as cutting vents into the top of the house.  In fact, there are building science rules and calculations that should be made prior to instillation. Here are some of the problems you can have with improper roof ventilation:

• Baked shingles, some roofs will get so hot (without proper ventilation) the shingles will bake, making them crack and deteriorate at an accelerated rate.
• High cooling bills in the summer, if the heat that is built up in your roof's attic can not escape, it will come into your homes living areas and create an uncomfortable environment.
• Moisture problems, trapped moist air can cause rotting and mold problems in your attic which not only can be costly to repair but bad for your health.

Quality
There are many different styles and brands of shingles along with a lot of misconseptions about them. Manufacturers change and tweak their products from, year to year.  Often we can see quality differences from even the same manufacturer depending on what plant produces them.  Ultimately we will only install products we feel are of high quality, and we are willing to show you why.  After looking at your roof, we will show you a few different options and discuss them with you.  Below is some basic information you might find useful when making your decision.

A common economically priced asphalt shingle with 3-tabs that are exposed, giving a little design.  Often they come with a manufacturer's warranty of 20 to 25 years.  While they are economical they are also more susceptible to wind damage or "blow off' than the shingles below.

Slightly more than the 3-tabs in cost,  laminated shingles give the most bang for your buck. They have a saw tooth design that resemble wood shingles. They resist wind damage much better than 3 tabs as well.  It is comon to see warranties between 30 and 50 years given by the manufacturers.

This commonly refers to high end asphalt shingles that resemble slate or shake shingles.  Usually these are very heavy and more difficult to install but can look great when done properly. Manufacturers will give warranties between 50 years and "Lifetime".

These shingles look similar to the ones above, but they have been manufactured to receive the class 4 impact rating.  They are made to resist hail damage.  Insurance companies will often provide discounts for installing these products.