Complete Shingle Roof Systems

A quality roofing system involves the underlayments, shingles and ventilation products all working together. Day after day, year after year. A Complete Roof System is designed to provide optimum performance — no matter how bad weather conditions are. After all, better quality shingles mean longer-lasting roofs. Add in underlayment and ventilation products, and you’ve got a roof system that really works.

To achieve this type of performance, you must first start with an underlayment such as Winterguard by CertainTeed. This is a waterproofing shingle underlayment that provides extra protection to vulnerable areas. It is designed to prevent leaks from wind-driven rain and ice dams. WinterGuard is especially effective on low slopes, flashing areas and in valleys. WinterGuard is required as a valley liner in closed valleys and also recommended for open valleys. In certain areas of the country and snow zones, WinterGuard is required at the eaves as ice dam protection.

The next line of defense is high performance underlayment that acts as a secondary barrier against leaks. High performance underlayment provides a protective water-resistant layer over your roof deck. Reinforced with fiber glass for exceptional wrinkle and tear-resistance, Roofers’ Select by CertainTeed or an acceptable alternative underlayment is required to make a complete shingle roofing system.

The next step is to have a quality shingle, preferably at least a 30 year series minimum. High-quality shingles are available in a wide variety of styles and colors from several great roofing manufacturers like CertainTeed, GAF, Owens Corning, Elk and more. All of the top brands have quality shingles to meet the requirements of a complete roof system.

Make sure to complete the system with all of the accessories. Hip and ridge accessories provide the perfect finishing touch in the appearance of any roof. Flintlastic or any equivalent type of roll roofing product should be used for porches, carports and any flat roof areas. You will also need effective ventilation to help guard against premature roof deck deterioration and provide year-round benefits. A properly balanced ventilation system is required for a roof to qualify as a complete shingle roofing system.

The final, but debatable the most important, you must have your roofing system installed properly by a qualified roofing contractor. Most top brands will even provide additional coverage for using a roofing contractor that has been certified through their company. Remember, even if your buy the best products on the market, improper installation will cause your roof system to fail and in some cases, the manufacturer's warranty voided due to the installation. So choose wisely when selecting or just call Danny Odom and Son Roofing and forget about the worries.

In addition to the benefits of having a reliable roof, by meeting the requirements shown above, most shingle manufacturers will provide extended or upgraded warranties for their products, and even more when installed by a certified contractor.

For more information on shingle roof systems, Request A Free Estimate from Danny Odom and Son Roofing Company Now! We will give you all of the information you need to make an educated decision on what system is right for you and your home. You can also post your questions in the Roofing Pros Forum and get help from other members and the rooing pros team of Danny Odom and Son Roofing Company.

You can review more types of roofing systems such as the Metal Roof Systems for help in your selection. Other types of systems such as tile and clay are available upon request. If you are seeking this type of roof system, please contact us by filling out the contact us form or call us to discuss your options. Also, don't forget to visit our Shingle Roof Image Gallery and Metal Roof Image Gallery to see how these products look when installed.