Roofing by Landmark Exteriors

The roof deck (wood) lies between the structural components of a roof (the joists, rafters, etc), the insulation, and the waterproofing layers (ice and water shield, synthetic felt, shingles, etc). The roof deck is the section of the roof where everything else is placed. If your deck is compromised, your entire roofing system is compromised!

Landmark Exteriors will always tear off all roof components to expose your roof deck. Landmark Exteriors will make the proper deck repairs to ensure the deck is ready for the roof installation.

Ice and water shield is a self-adhering waterproofing underlayment that is used in roofing to help prevent damage caused by ice dams and wind-driven rain.

Landmark Exteriors will install ice and water shield directly on the clean and proper roof deck. It will be installed on all valleys (where two slopes meet) and around all penetrations.

Roofing Synthetic felt is composed of a base, made from fiberglass or polyester, and then coated or saturated with a protective coating such as bitumen (asphalt), which repels water but still allows the product to breathe. It has 600% greater tear strength than a standard 30-pound felt.

Landmark Exteriors installs synthetic felt on the entire roof.

Drip edge is metal flashing installed at the edges of the roof to keep water away from your fascia and from getting underneath your roofing components and damaging your roof deck. If your roof doesn't have a drip edge, water gets behind your gutters and rots out both your fascia board and roof decking.

Landmark Exteriors will install a drip edge along the eaves (where the roof starts and is straight) and along the rakes (where the roof starts and is angled).

A starter strip is an asphalt-based shingle utilized to waterproof the eave and rake edges of your home during a re-roof. Adhesive tar strips help prevent shingle blow-off from harsh winds.

Landmark Exteriors will install a starter strip along the eaves and along the rakes.

Typically, asphalt shingles are composed of layers: a base mat, a layer of waterproofing asphalt, and a layer of ceramic granules. While there are many types of asphalt shingles, they also come in fiberglass or organic makeup.

Landmark Exteriors will only install shingles manufactured by the very best shingle manufacturers.

Ventilation is essential to ensure the roof performs correctly. Installing roof vents moderates the temperature in an attic or roof space. By preventing a roof space from getting too hot or cold, you reduce moisture build-up. This will prevent mold growth and ensure the roofing components perform properly.

Landmark Exteriors will ensure the roof has proper ventilation.