by greg@e-vantageim.com | Nov 11, 2021
Some common causes of base-flashing problems are: – Insufficient number of base-flashing plies. – Improper base-flashing height. – Insufficient protective coating, resulting in accelerated weathering and deterioration. – Omission of cant...
by greg@e-vantageim.com | Nov 11, 2021
The function of flashings is to provide a watertight junction between roofing materials and roof projections or other parts of the structure, and between roof sections. Flashings should be designed to furnish service for at least as long as the materials used in the...
by greg@e-vantageim.com | Nov 11, 2021
Troublesome and costly roofing problems are often the result of faulty initial design of the roof system. Design deficiencies are costly to correct, and usually can only be corrected during roof replacement. However, unless design deficiencies are discovered and...
by greg@e-vantageim.com | Nov 11, 2021
Roofing materials are subject to damage from strong winds and flying debris. Generally, roofs are not designed to withstand winds of hurricane and tornado intensity. However, roofs may also be damaged by winds of moderate intensity, with gusts that may reach 50 to 75...
by greg@e-vantageim.com | Nov 11, 2021
All roofing materials deteriorate from exposure to the weather at rates determined largely by the kind of material and the conditions of exposure. In general, inorganic roofing materials tend to deteriorate less rapidly from exposure than organic roofing materials....
