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Can Your Florida Roof Be Classy?

SPC Roofers — Thu, 21 Apr 2022 20:03:08 +0000

Turn Your Florida Roof Into A Classy Mosaic Using Designer Shingles

If you are looking for ways to improve your home’s curb appeal, you have several options: a new coat of paint, installing a new fence, transforming your landscape, and more. All these choices represent suitable investments, but the most significant change you can make in your home to improve on its beauty is none other than the roof.

There are many types of roofs and tiles, and they can complement your home in impactful ways. The right design can turn your roof into the proverbial crown jewel of the masterpiece you live in. The question remains, though: Which roof color is best for you?

The answer is not too hard to find, as long as you know the tools at your disposal. Then, with just a little help, you will have a clear plan forward, and you will be ready to budget for it and execute!

Designer Shingles For Every Type Of Roof

The proper roof color can help create contrast with your house exterior or landscaping details. Designer shingles are for that purpose; while still boasting a thick body that makes each shingle more resistant to impacts, cracks, and warps.

They come in many different profiles and shapes, from a standard square or rectangular shingle to diamond or hexagonal patterns or perfect imitations of wood shakes and stone slate roofs. There is a design and color fit to let your home stand out without clashing with others in the neighborhood, whether you want warm, natural, or neutral colors.

The type of roof your house has, as well as the exterior design, both influence what kind of designer shingle you should have. Ranch houses, Victorian styles, and modern designs benefit from different patterns.

But why should you pick imitations over the real thing? The answer is because the proper wood and stone materials have certain drawbacks: Wood shakes, for example, are largely being phased out due to the inherent fire hazards, as well as the fact that they suffer from warping as they age.

Stone slate roofs, however, do perform well and have longer lifespans but suffer from a more logistical perspective. They are up to four times heavier than asphalt, and thus, some structures cannot have actual stone slates installed.

Designer shingles, on the other hand, let you enhance your home’s curb appeal by emulating wood, clay, or stone while still retaining the cost-effectiveness and reliability of asphalt shingles.

Vibrant Colors With TruDefinition Quality, Down To The Granule

After deciding on a pattern, you must choose the color. Good colors pick will both mesh and contrast with the surrounding area. The color you choose should be different enough from the rest of your house to bring more attention to trims and details but not look out of place.

Some Home Owners Associations have strict rules on the colors to be used on roofs, so before you buy them, be sure to check their by-laws first. Even if they are not so strict, it would be advisable to pick a color that harmonizes well with them. Houses do not have to be mirror images of each other, but each home can help the others look better, including yours.

We all know how a home in Florida benefits from a Terra Cotta red tone on the roof. However, that same red would be out of place on a northern estate, where a darker gray or even an onyx black would help mimic the class of a slate roof.

If you want a color design that can bring everything your choice of color can offer, then the TruDefinition platform is the best bet. Shingles using this platform will have the perfect blend of multiple granules and detailed shadowing, enhancing the depth from the multiple shingle layers.

To enhance your roof’s curb appeal, you can have a soft blend of colors that helps give it an organic sense of depth while still retaining a certain degree of uniformity. The TruDefinition granular blend of shades, shadows, and colors will do precisely that.

A lifetime warranty to sweeten the deal

Since you would be using TruDefinition colors, it would make sense to take full advantage of the Owens Corning Lifetime Warranty.

Using at least three Owens Corning components in your project with a Preferred Partner like us lets you apply for a System Protection Warranty. It covers the cost of said components and shingles and repair, replacement, tear-off, and disposal costs for 50 years.

The warranty on materials will also cover components for a limited lifetime service, which means that it will be valid indefinitely, as long as you remain the sole owner of your home. Combine that with our lifetime workmanship warranty, and you have the deal of both the proverbial and literal lifetime.

If you still have doubts, do not hesitate to consult with roofing contractors, as their experience can show you the results of similar combinations used in other homes.

SPC Roofers are committed to providing Jacksonville with the roof you deserve to protect your home. Click to find out more about our Free Roof Estimates or call 904.647.5945 today!

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Choosing The Correct Roof Shingles For Your Jacksonville Home

SPC Roofers — Mon, 07 Mar 2022 17:55:31 +0000

Which Shingles Do I Choose For My Roof? 3-Tab Vs Architectural

When it comes to protecting your roof from the elements, the introduction of asphalt shingles has been one of the most impressive advances in the industry. Thanks to their wide variety of colors and styles, these shingles offer excellent protection, longer lifespans, easy installation, and fantastic curb appeal for every potential homeowner.

This same variety does bring up some interesting questions, though. Knowing the availability of both 3-Tab and Architectural asphalt shingles, it might be hard to choose at first glance. However, they show significant differences in performance and appearance that will help you make a clear decision.

Both kinds of shingles have different interactions depending on roof types, particularly when it comes to sunlight and heat. Here, you will find the average specs of each, so you can make the best possible choice to make your roof both sturdy and beautiful.

3-Tab Shingles: Classic and Affordable

They receive their name thanks to the tabs each one has; these are the original asphalt shingles, also known as strip shingles. Each shingle consists of a single layer of asphalt, which contributes to a flat, uniform appearance, which looks simple compared to its newer models.

Compared to architectural shingles, the downside is their lower wind resistance. They can only handle air speeds up to 60 MPH because the tabs present additional openings for the wind to slip through and push the shingles.

In addition, their simpler layering leads to thinner shingles, which are more susceptible to damage, wear and tear. Their maximum lifespan is around 25 years, although the average lifespan is about 20 to 22 years.

Architectural Shingles: The Deluxe Offering

Also known as Arch, Dimensional or Laminated Shingles; they consist of two laminated shingle layers into a single piece to give them their characteristic depth. Many roof types greatly benefit from the added variation in the sizes, depths, and slight color changes of these shingles.

Their strengths go beyond curb appeal, as their shape, weight, and thickness make them considerably sturdier, with wind resistance ratings of up to 125 mph and in some cases up to 135 mph. Their consistency also lets them resist impacts and other deterioration, leading to maximum lifespans of 30 to 50 years.

This increased protection comes at a cost, as arch shingles often cost 20% more than 3-tab shingles. That can be inconvenient on large properties or areas that do not benefit from the increased wind resistance.

Things You Should Consider

When planning your home improvement budget, you might think to set aside an extra to ensure you get the Arch shingles. Appealing as it may sound, you need to think about your actual needs. You should only pay for what you will be using.

If you live in an area with a mild climate, low rain, and weak winds, then you would only be buying Arch shingles for the aesthetic benefits it provides. Arch shingles give homes curb appeal, and the higher material quality will also raise the property value.

Another way to look at things is how long you will be spending in that house. If you plan to spend the rest of your life in this home, then arch shingles will be a one-time purchase. For this, you need to do your research and get a lifetime warranty from a quality roofing contractor.

If you plan to leave your current house within the next 10 to 20 years, then you might be better served by 3-tab shingles, letting you save some money to move out sooner.

One final thing you need to think about, regardless of the shingle type, is heat dissipation and absorption. If you live in warmer climates, you will want lighter colors, as they will reflect sunlight and heat away, cooling the house as a result.

On the other hand, colder climates will benefit from any roof types that employ darker colors as they will absorb more heat. Keeping your home warmer and helping snow and ice melt quicker. If your AC or heaters are building up your utility bills, then you might want to keep that when choosing the colors of your new shingles.

Make your home improvement correctly.
The most crucial thing to ensure your home improvement results in success is to hire the right contractors. Improper installation will result in severely diminished lifespans, weaknesses, and more damages.

The performance of your asphalt shingles will be significantly affected by the quality of their installation. Even the finest shingles in the market will fail if people install them without expertise.

If you do your research, hire a quality roofing service and give your shingles regular maintenance at least twice a year. You will ensure your roof remains just as beautiful as the day you had it installed. In addition, as you take care of your roof, it will take care of the rest of your house, preventing leaks and damages.

SPC Roofers are committed to providing Jacksonville with the roof you deserve to protect your home. Click to find out more about our Free Roof Estimates or call 904.647.5945 today!

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What Kind Of Vents Should I Use For My Home?

SPC Roofers — Thu, 27 Feb 2020 18:06:23 +0000

Exploring Ways To Properly Vent The Roof Of Your Home

With modern day technology changing everyday there are all kinds of roof vents to choose from. What’s most important is the correct number of both intake and exhaust vents to achieve proper ventilation. 90-100 degrees in temperature is a normal summer day here in Florida. Our studies show that this sort of ambient heat places the surface temperature of your roof as hot as 150+ degrees. Your attic is the only line of defense between your air conditioned home and the 150+ degrees baking temperature on your roof. There are many benefits that proper attic ventilation can provide homeowners.

Ventilating your attic space will allow hot air to escape more efficiently, and cool air to enter through the soffit vents. The result, is a reduction in temperature that makes cooling your home in those hot summer months a lot easier for your air conditioning unit AND your wallet.

With this increase in air flow efficiency, proper ventilation can help prevent moisture buildup in your attic and greatly reduces your chance mold and mildew. This will also help increase the life of your home’s insulation by preventing condensation.

Proper Ventilation is the easiest way to ensure your roof lasts it’s full lifespan. “Blistering” is very common here in Florida due to poor ventilation your shingles granules will “blister” and fall out of the mat of the shingle exposing the fiberglass skeleton of your shingles.

What kind of vents should I use for my home?

Every home is built differently therefore may require a different method of ventilation. The three most common types of exhaust vents found here in Florida are:

Ridge Vents

Ridge Vents have become increasingly popular in recent years. They are designed to moderate the temperature in your attic more evenly and consistently then other options.

Ridge Vents offer a very attractive curb appeal with the raised ridge line. They work great and look even better. However, Ridge Vents lineal footage requirements are much higher, meaning this is not an option for every home. Like to find out more ridge vent options? Check out https://www.owenscorning.com/roofing/components/vent-calculator to see if this is the right fit for you.

Off Ridge Vents

The most popular and effective method of non-mechanical ventilation available in our opinion! Just one 6ft Off-Ridge Vent can ventilate up to 1600cfm. Impressive right?

While this is considered an older technology, “if it ain’t broke don’t fix it”. They are made of metal rather than plastic and have been tested to resist wind speeds of 100+ mph. Some prefer the aesthetics of this type of vent as it might mimic the “ridges” of your roof line.

Solar Powered Attic Vent

Want to go green and save some money? Then the Solar Powered Roof Mounted Attic Vent is definitely for you. Do you have a hot room in your home or spend a lot of time going in and out of your attic?

A solar powered attic vent may be the solution you’ve been looking for! This is the most reliable mechanical ventilation option curently available. Temperature regulated so as your attic gets too hot, this solar powered vent start pulling that hot air up and out the exhaust fan, and sucks in cool air through your soffit vents.

SPC Roofers are committed to providing Jacksonville with the roof you deserve to protect your home. Click to find out more about our Free Roof Estimates or call 904.647.5945 today!

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Why We Chose To Be An Owens Corning Roof Contractor

SPC Roofers — Tue, 11 Feb 2020 12:46:12 +0000

With over four decades in the roofing industry, we have experience with nearly every shingle that’s hit the market. Owens Corning is the industry leader by far in our opinion and our customers will tell you the same!

SPC & Owens Corning – Working To Protect Your Home

Your home is one of your most expensive investments and we want to make sure it’s protected for years to come. There’s a few reasons why we choose Owens Corning when it comes to residential roof replacements. First and foremost, we offer a lifetime workmanship warranty, it’s important to use the best product on the market to keep up with our unparalleled workmanship warranty.

The biggest difference you’ll notice immediately is the patented SureNail® Technology which provides some pretty significant benefits.

From an installation perspective, the surenail strip adds extra protection from blow-through nails and it provides a neat and visible nailing guide along the common bond line of the shingles. With other shingles you’d have to chalk the common bond line creating room for human error, and unnecessary chalk dust that steals the curb appeal of your brand new roof.

From a consumer perspective, you’re getting category 3 hurricane wind uplift protection thanks to the proprietary Tru-Bond® sealant and SureNail® Technology from the Owens Corning Duration shingles. 130 mph wind protection guaranteed by a 50 year warranty from Owens Corning. By the way, Owens Corning has a local manufacturing plant right here in Jacksonville. Impressive right?

Get a real picture of how your new roof will look before you purchase. Our Design EyeQ visualization software lets you upload a picture of your home and "try on" new roof colors.

Your roof can account for more than one third of your home, so a roof replacement should be a beautiful upgrade that you can take pride in. The last thing you’d want to see is nasty black algae streaks decorating your recently replaced roof. Owens Corning offers StreakGuard™ Algae Resistance Protection boasting a 10 year algae resistance guarantee with virtually no maintenance. It works by preventing the growth of algae on your shingles. So you can be confident for years to come that you’ll have the nicest roof in the neighborhood.

Duration Shingle Color Options

Owens Corning offers a wide selection of asphalt shingles, our favorite is their Duration® Series Shingles.

Is all that protection starting to make you think Owens Corning may be the choice for you? You haven’t even heard the best part! Striving to be the Best Roofers in Jacksonville for 42 years, we know how important curb appeal is to get referrals from neighbors, friends, and family. Owens Corning TruDefinition® color design platform makes your home look like it belongs in a showroom the way these shingles capture the light. We’ve seen firsthand how much attention to detail (down to the granule!) the folks at the Owens Corning plant put into making their shingles the most aesthetically pleasing on the market. From their innovative design team to their online digital rendering software that allows you to visualize any Owens Corning shingle on an image of your home “Design Eye Q”. In our opinion there is no other shingle on the market that is this eye catching. Make sure you check out the Duration® Designer Series Shingles that feature a modern multi-tone pattern with beautiful dynamic contrast giving your roof that head turning curb appeal.

Check out our roofing photo gallery to see why we choose Owens Corning!

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