Foundation To Roof use class A shingles that have protection against damaging sunlight which improves the durability and extends the life of the shingle and we tend to forget that the roof is 50% of the exterior vision of a house. [Read More]
So re-roofing your home is not only about the need to be protected from the weather but also should be visually beautiful. There is hearsay that you are allowed to have more than 3 layers of roofing materials on your house. We strongly disagree. Flat roof code is to use only 1 built-up roofing layer. Shingles roof code, it’s not allowed to use more than 6 lbs. Foundation To Roof will inspect the roofing structure before making recommendation for the type of roofing work your house needs.
Waterproofing – TOP QUALITY Deck Coatings, Membrane, Retaining Wall, French Drain System, Fluid Applied for the high quality waterproofing performance. Typical areas are: pool decks, balconies, walkways, patios, courtyards, and other traffic bearing surfaces.
Waterproofing Decks are not required, in area such as existing concrete slabs, slate stone, travertine and red wood decks.
Seamless aluminum gutters are a great product and they don’t rust, available in many colors, can be painted to match other colors and can be shaped quite easily. These rain and moister handling devices have been around for close to 30 years. Aluminum gutters are available in two common sizes: 5” or 6”. The 5” gutters are more common. A 6 inch gutter can handle more water before overflowing, however, a 6″ gutter also requires some preplanning. The fascia or gutter board behind the gutter needs to be sized correctly.
Roofing
The biggest enemy of our roof is the sun. On a hot day of say 90* the heat In the attic can get to be 130* and higher. The combination of heat in the attic and of the sun will damage your roof. Proper ventilation to your attic is important and there are many ways to achieve that. It can also extend the life expectancy of your roof.
1000 s/f of Overlay at $1,499!
High Definition Shingles
Foundation To Roof uses class A shingles for high performance, designed with
advanced protection technology against damaging sunlight which improves the durability and extends the life of the shingle. Incorporate fibers that are non-combustible and providing a UL Class A fire rating .
Flat Roof
Traditionally flat roofs would use a tar and gravel based surface which, as long as there was no pooling of water, was sufficient to prevent penetration however today we also torch down Bitumen, rubber cop sheet. Waterproofing decks coatings membranes are available and will avoid tear of old layers.
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Waterproof Deck
The conventional system of waterproofing involves “membranes”. This relies on the application of one or more layers of membrane (available in various materials: e.g., bitumen, silicate, PVC, EPDM etc.), That act as a barrier between the water and the building structure, preventing the passage of water. However, the membrane system relies on exacting application, presenting difficulties.
Decks
Waterproofing decks should not be confused with roofing and a structure needs waterproofing since concrete itself will not be watertight on its own.
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Walls
Waterproofed with the use of membranes and coatings to protect contents underneath or within, as well as protecting structural integrity. Waterproofing is used in reference to building structures (basements, wet areas, etc.).
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Gutters
Aluminum gutters have advanced gutter technology greatly. Seamless gutters not like traditional aluminum rain gutters that look seamless, come in lengths up to 37 feet long and have an invisible hanger system and are available in wide selection of popular colors, like some of the seamless gutter systems. When selecting gutters for your home, focus on attributes that will make your gutters last and stand out.
Seamless Gutter Systems $7.99 per foot!
Aluminum Gutters
Downspouts come in two common sizes: 2 x 3 inches and 3 x 4 inches. Downspouts depend entirely on gravity to function. Don’t forget the add bird cages and avoid leaf clog.
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