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Welcome to our Orange County Roofing Company Blog. Our goal is to not only offer you the highest quality roofing solutions in Orange County, but also to educate you on best practices, offer roofing contractor tips and inside secrets that only a professional roofer would know. We hope you find this information helpful and invite you to comment and ask questions.
Oct
20

Solid Solution for Low Sloping Roofs

Often, low can be good thing for your household. Low energy usage, low grocery bills, low interest rates. All add up to more money in your pocket, wallet, or wherever you stash the cash. Low is not necessarily a good thing, however, when it applies to the slope of your roof. Many homes have what are known as low sloping roofs. How do you know if your roof is classified as such? It will take an Orange County roofing company to determine for sure.  But as a rule, a roof with this designation has a 4” vertical rise for each foot of horizontal space covered. 
 
What’s the big issue with low sloping roofs? Why should there be concern over the angle of a house covering?  Well, the biggest problem associated with these roofs is potential weather damage. The lower the roof angle, the more blistering direct sunlight hits those all-too-vulnerable shingles. Over the years, this incessant assault on roofing materials can take its toll, causing accelerated deterioration to your beautiful rooftop. Moreover, the low angle invites more unwanted water entry – rain simply doesn’t run off as well at a flatter angle. 
 
Low sloping roofs also are vulnerable to snow and other climatic phenomenon, but likely the little white crystals won’t be a factor to residents of Orange County. 
 
Orange County locals nevertheless can get protection for homes with low sloping roofs. Perhaps you have one of these houses in a city such as San Clemente. If you’re getting a new roof, a San Clemente roofing company can apply a multi-layer shingles during installation. This will minimize unwanted water entry and help your roof last longer. 
 
If you have questions about low sloping roofs, be sure to reach out to Luke Roofing. A long-established Orange County roofer, we provide prompt, reliable expertise for every residential roofing and commercial roofing need. No matter where you live in OC, you can count on Luke Roofing for the most efficient, reliable roofing solutions.
 
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Aug
05

Where Shingle Layering Loses Points

It’s only natural … homeowners want to correct any discovered roof deficiencies, whether they be missing shingles, clogged rain gutters, or any of the other million and one possible problems. But they also want to save money. So if possible, rather than enlist an Orange County roofing company to replace their roof, money-conscious homeowners understandably will opt for a new layer of shingles. Basically, this solution leaves the old shingles in place and covers them over with brand-new, just-purchased replacement shingles. Easy as pie and so good to the wallet, right?

Well, yes. That part is correct – if all goes well. However, there are definite problems associated with this rooftop cover-up. For an in-depth analysis of the potential issues, schedule a consultation with a qualified Orange County roofing contractor. In the meantime, you can get a sense of what’s in store from the following overview.  

First and foremost, you must deal with curling shingles. If you’re current layer is lying good and flat, then you’re in the clear on this matter. But if they’re curling up from the rooftop, they’ll push up mightily against any new layer. Can you imagine your reaction as you gaze with pride upon your ‘new’ roof, only to see unexpected rises here and there? Not too flattering.

There is, however, an even more troubling prospect in store after double-layering a roof. What if, for instance, you have a beautiful home in San Clemente. And low and behold, you notice the effect that curling shingles are having on your new over-layer. You decide to replace the entire roof. Well guess what, your San Clemente roofing company must tear off both layers instead of one before installing the replacement. And all that extra labor and time will cost you. So before you double-layer, think about the consequences. You may not be doing the best thing.  

If you have questions about layering shingles, be sure to reach out to Luke Roofing. A long-established Orange County roofer, we provide prompt, reliable expertise for every residential roofing and commercial roofing need. No matter where you live in OC, you can count on Luke Roofing for the most efficient, reliable roofing solutions.

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