So you’re considering replacing your decades-old roof with a new one but don’t know where to start. Your trusted residential roofing company, Dior Construction, shares tips on how you can prepare for your roof replacement project.
How Blue-Green Algae Causes Damage to Asphalt Shingles
The black or brown streaks you’re seeing on your roof don’t indicate that there is a growth of mold, mildew or moss. They also don’t mean that the asphalt shingles are deteriorating and need replacement. These dark stains are actually protective UV coating created by the small bacteria, Gloeocpsa magma, or “blue-green algae.”
The Features and Benefits of Our Leak Barrier Options
As one of the top residential roofing contractors in our area, Dior Constriction recommends installing the GAF Lifetime Roofing System for your roof. GAF designed their asphalt shingles, starter shingles, ridge cap shingles, roof deck protection, leak barriers and attic ventilation to all work together. Today, we will discuss GAF’s leak barriers:
5 GAF Roof Deck Protection Products and Their Features
Dior Construction, the top residential roofing contractor in our area, is a GAF Master Elite® contractor. This means we able to install GAF’s Lifetime Roofing System when we replace your roof. One of the GAF accessories we can use for the Lifetime Roofing System is roof deck protection. Learn more about GAF’s roof deck protection options below:
Winter Guide: Knowing When It’s Time for Roof Snow Removal
Your roof is designed to withstand harsh weather conditions. However, your roof isn’t indestructible—there’s a limit to what it can endure. In this post, Dior Construction, one of the leading residential roofing contractors in the area, talks about how much snow your roof can handle before it collapses from the weight.