roofing

The weakest link in your home or business is probably right over your head. Preventive maintenance and effective repair of your roofing system will save you thousands of dollars in the long run.

We specialize in residential, commercial and industrial roofing. We provide cost-effective technology in maintenance, reinforcement, restoration and new roofing systems.

Our experts have carefully studied the various roofing products available and offer the best application for your particular needs.  With years of experience and thousands of durable, weather-resistant roofs to our credit, we realize our reputation rides on every project we undertake.  We carefully estimate every job, quoting our best reasonable price and completing the work in the shortest time possible.  We are bonded, insured and provide workman’s compensation for your protection.

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Remember, a good roof isn't luck.  It is the result of durable, quality products, accurate bids and experienced professionalism. So when you have roofing worries in your home or business, contact Groover Roofing & Siding. Our excellent reputation is your assurance of a quality roof that will last for years to come.

We offer a five step roof assessment program:

There are multitudes of ways to make a mess of a roof:
Roofing systems keep homes dry and waterproof. It takes more than just roofing shingles to protect a home from water damage. Pipes and skylights and vents and chimneys; roof valleys and roof edges all must be properly detailed or the roofing system does not work. All too often structural defects are the result of the rush to get roofing and building construction done. It requires a steadfast dedication to quality to not cut corners to increase profits on a job. It takes integrity to help a homeowner choose the bid that solves all the defects on the roof. We have seen hundreds of ways corners are cut with the result being defective roofing.

Proper roof ventilation is essential to protecting your home and your roof and Save Money:
It is extremely important that roof structures are properly ventilated. Ventilation has often been an afterthought by builders who are more concerned with cosmetic appearance and maximizing profits. It is left to the smart homeowner to insure their home is protected from excess moisture and resulting mold and insect propagation, by proper ventilation.

Proper ventilation is critical to your home:
Proper ventilation is critical for keeping moisture out of your home. Good ventilation also exhausts the build up of summer heat in your attic. The wrong combinations of moisture and heat destroy wood structures; create attractive environments for the growth of molds and the breeding of insects. Poor ventilation will raise your cooling and heating bills and make your home uncomfortable.

Your new roofing warranty requires proper ventilation.

Your new roofing warranty also requires proper ventilation. Without good ventilation, your new roofing materials and your wood structure are in harms way and will not last like they should. Poor ventilation can and will destroy roof decks and create problems with roofing materials.

All portions of the roof structure need an air intake at the eave and an air exhaust at the ridge of the roof. These vents must be sized properly to allow the right volume of air to move through the attic to pick up the moisture that is entering the attic from the interior.

These air intakes must be properly located for your attic to properly exchange air. As part of our roof estimate, Groover Roofing & Siding will analyze your need for ventilation to make you aware of any problem you might have. Roof work is the perfect time to deal with ventilation problems and we will alert you to any potential problems you have. If you have any questions or concerns about ventilation; please contact us and we will be happy to answer your questions.

Ventilation Concerns:

Summer:
Our area gets hot in summer and our attics get even hotter. This heat is hard on building materials. Attic temperatures can soar to over 170 degrees in a poorly ventilated attic. This heat is added stress to your plywood deck and roofing materials. Stress shortens the life of materials.

A poorly insulated attic in summer transports heat to the interior of your home by radiation and conduction of energy. You are paying hard cash for extra cooling to overcome this heat gain.

This condition makes your HVAC system work harder which creates more wear and tear on cooling equipment, besides raising your energy bills.

Proper ventilation can therefore save you money in summer and make you feel better too.

Winter:
Moisture is the villain in winter. Most roofs are usually well insulated. This means that the warm interior is well separated from the cool attic space EXCEPT where the warm heated air in your home leaks into the attic space around light fixtures and bathroom venting ducts. At these small micro-locations moist warm air from cooking, laundry, and shower activities rises and penetrates through air gaps into the attic space.

Air leakage is a money loser. Warm, moist interior air mixing with the cold air in the attic allows the formation of a dew point. This moisture collects on insulation, rafters, roof sheathing- on anything where the dew point is reached. To prevent reaching dew point in your attic there must be a free exchange of dryer air from the outside environment. Good Ventilation creates this free exchange and thus prevents moisture problems.

Types of damage that can result with improper ventilation include:

A properly ventilated attic can help reduce the load on your air conditioner by moving the superheated air out of your attic before it builds up and causes damage.

In the winter, various household appliances, bathtubs, showers, and cooking vapors can contribute to excess moisture build-up. Improperly ventilated attics will allow this moisture to collect and cling to the underside of the roof. There, it will condense and fall, soaking the attic insulation and reducing its efficiency.

Additional structural damage can include:

Finally, attics should be properly ventilated to help prevent ice dams in our climate. During the winter, ice and snow on a roof will melt and run down the deck to the cooler eaves. This run-off can re-freeze, creating an ice dam that will trap moisture on the roof. The moisture can eventually back up under the shingles and enter your home — causing hundreds or thousands of dollars of damage to your ceilings and walls.

Adequate attic ventilation will reduce the amount of initial melting that occurs on your roof, thereby reducing the chance that ice dams will form.

Proper attic ventilation systems allow a continuous flow of outside air through the attic, protecting the efficiency of the insulation and helping to lower temperatures in the living space. It consists of a balance between air intake (at your eaves or soffits) and air exhaust.

The FHA (Federal Housing Administration) recommends a minimum of at least 1 square foot of attic ventilation (both intake and exhaust) for every 300 square feet of attic space. For example, if your attic is 900 square feet, you need a total of 3 square feet of ventilation. This amount is generally divided equally between intake and exhaust ventilation (i.e., 11/2 feet of each), to insure proper air flow through the attic.

A new roof is not only a big job, it's a big investment. For more than 12 years, we've been the professional roofing contractor who can offer proven experience, a written estimate and worry-free installation, every time. All our work is guaranteed. We specialize in all types of Residential & Commercial roofing applications.

Call or contact Groover Roofing & Siding today for a no charge estimate on any repair, replacement or new installation of your roofing requirements.

Terminology:

Flashings - are installed along walls, chimneys and other structures which protrude above the roof. Where the roof slopes away from a structure a one piece flashing may be used. Where the roof is perpendicular to a structure a two-part step flashing and cope flashing system must be used. These flashings are made of pre-finished steel or aluminum, copper or lead. The flashing makes a mechanical seal at the roof line which will last the life of the roof and which looks good.

Valleys - where two slopes of the roof meet, a valley is formed where a majority of run-off water will travel.

Eaves protection - “Ice Guard” is standard for all eaves, valleys, skylight and chimney areas. When snow and ice melt, trapped water can infiltrate to damage the roof deck and interior. This material does not prevent ice dams, but it does stop leakage into your home. Eaves protection should extend at least one foot beyond the interior of the house wall.

Drip edge - a formed metal installed at the bottom of a roof to ensure the run-off water enters into the eaves trough or spouting. This is used on all pitched roofs.

As part of our continuing service to our clients we offer this information:

Improvements to your structure can be a big job, and also a big investment. That's why we strongly recommend that you hire a professional who can offer proven experience, a written estimate and worry-free installation. To make sure you're choosing the best, use our handy checklist before you sign a contract:

We have compiled a list of the most common concerns about roofing, and as a service we have listed them here. If your question is not listed below, or if you require additional information, please feel free to contact us.

Does the contractor:

Q. How do I know if I need a new roof?  What do I look for?

A. Look for trouble on your roof before it causes problems inside your home.

Check for:
Clawing, buckling, cracking, curling, missing or damaged shingles, cracks in asphalt valleys, missing or cracked caulking along flashing,  and of course if water is entering the structure.