Avoiding the results of a leaking roof can be difficult once the water reaches the point that it is coming into the lower rooms. Thankfully, Roofers in Gig Harbor have the solution which is patching the old fault or replacing the roof with a new covering. The latter option may not be the same as just swapping out the old material since the homeowner may opt for an alternative material. This makes sense if the last roofing solution used the budget friendly, three-tab, asphalt shingle because this product tends to have a short service life. Plus, warranties that range from ten to twenty-five years based on the quality of the product.
One of the first products that many Roofers in Gig Harbor recommend is stamped steel. This material uses zinc or zinc/aluminum galvanizing to protect the steel. The latter is useful in high salt areas such as coastal regions. Plus, the steel itself is a lightweight, high strength product which gives exceptional coverage. To make the switch a bit easier, stamped steel comes in a variety of styles that simulate practically any other type of roofing including Mediterranean and wood shake. One benefit for selecting steel roofing is the ability to install it over an existing asphalt shingle roof. This procedure requires the contractor to place battens on the roof to anchor the steel, but the end result is a roof with multiple barriers and better, longer lasting protection.
If asphalt is the preferred option, then the homeowner may wish to think about composite or laminated shingles. These products differ from the more common three-tab version by adding extra material to the shingle. In the case of the composite shingle, this extra layer is more shingles over the top, usually one or more layers. For laminated shingles, the extra material is placed over the back side of the product. There are various benefits to these two choices beside a better warranty. For example, laminated shingles are thicker which makes them more durable while composite shingles have multiple layers to provide strength. Either of these products will create a unique, custom roof because of the way they were designed. With laminated shingles, the manufacturer places random rectangles on the surface so the shingles appear unique. Composite shingles were designed to simulate slate so the thicker shingle stands out better.
