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What kind of styles do you
offer?
Hansons offers a wide variety of colors and styles
to choose from. Visit this link to see a sampling of hansons shingles.(see sidebar) Colors
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What type of warranty
do you offer on your Roofing?
Depending on the type of shingles you purchase, hansons roofing warranty can last from 10 to 30 years. |
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How can I get samples of your
products?
Our sales representatives can come out to your home and
help you determine what style of roofing would be best for your
home. They can provide samples of our products. |
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What do I need
to do to prepare for the installation of my new roof?
Remove all loose items from walls and shelves. The constant
hammering may cause enough vibration to shake these items down.
Make sure to clear your driveway and items directly surrounding
your home. Also, please see that electrical power is provided
to the outside of your home. If exterior plugs are not available,
please run an extension cord through a window or door. |
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How will new shingles look
on my roof?
Choosing hansons roofing is one of the best ways to improve
the visual appeal and market value of your home. Their rich,
dimensional appearance makes a statement that few other roofing
materials can. |
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What is the best roof?
Wouldn't it be simple if there was one answer to all roofing
problems? Unfortunately there is no magic pill in the roofing
market that solves all roofing problems. What the market does
offer is a wide selection of good products, each having attributes
and faults. The key to selecting the proper roof system is identifying
the specific roof design parameters of your building, and how
each roof system meets those parameters. A simple example would
be: If a building has very heavy foot and wheel traffic on the
roof, a 45 mil single ply membrane probably would not be advisable,
due to its limited puncture resistance. |
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Why does my roof leak?
Well a cynic might answer that there are two kinds of roofs,
those that leak and those that will leak. Roofs leak from a
break in the waterproofing layer, sometimes caused by mechanical
damage (ie, someone dropping an HVAC access panel on the roof),
sometimes from an opening in the sealant, such as pitch pans
and caulking, and sometimes from deterioration or defects in
the roofing material. The key roof management task is leak avoidance.
Find and correct defects before they leak. |
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How long should a roof last?
Like any building component, roofs degrade at different rates
depending on a large number of factors: the quality of original
construction, the level of abuse, the level of maintenance,
appropriateness of design, etc. So how long should a roof last?
We have seen poorly designed and installed roofs go as few as
six or seven years before they failed, and we have seen old
coal tar built up roofs that were over 60 years old. Most building
owners, roofing contractors and designers feel 20 years is an
acceptable service life. |
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Can I cover over my existing
roof?
Installing a roof over the top of an existing roof is generally
acceptable under these guidelines: 1) A building cannot have
more than two roofs; 2) No wet insulation can be left in place;
3) The roof structure must be able to handle the additional
roof load; 4) The new roof must be attached to the roof deck
to meet wind loads (it is not generally acceptable to adhere
the new roof to the old roof) |
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How many roofs can I put on?
Most building codes allow a structure to have two roof membranes
in place, but not a third. The codes are also now requiring
all roof layers to be removed once the two roof limit has been
reached, when looking to install the third roof. |
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When is the best time to
put on a new roof?
This question could be interpreted two ways, so we'll answer
each question.
1) What time of year is the best time to install a roof?
The optimum time to install a roof is when the temperatures
are above freezing and the wind and rain are at the lowest
intensity and frequency. This allows the roofer the best conditions
for installation, with the fewest interruptions and lowest
risk of leaking. Unless you are very fortunate, sometimes
you cannot schedule the roofing work during these periods,
and you may need to install the roof in cold temperatures,
or in the rainy season. If you know this in advance, it may
be possible to choose a roof system that is more tolerant
of inclimate weather.
2) The second question might be put this way: "How do I
know when my roof has failed?" Different roof types fail at
differing rates and with different failure modes. Without
going into a long dissertation, the several general failure
clues are:
1. Does the roof leak in numerous locations?
2. Do leaks continue, despite repeated repair attempts?
3. Do repairs seem to make leaks worse, or do new leaks develop
after repairs?
4. How tolerant is the occupancy to leaks? Low leak tolerance
generally means the "failure" decision is reached earlier.
It is generally better to reroof at the appropriate juncture,
rather than pouring money and time into ill advised repairs,
but there are exceptions. |
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How much does a new roof cost?
Before we can tell you how much your job will cost, we will
need to know what it involves. We understand your concerns about
budget and keeping costs under control. We have the same concerns
ourselves. Therefore, the best way to estimate a cost is to
have a hansons sales representative come to your
home and take a look at your roof. |
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What is an architectural or dimensional shingle?
Unlike standard 3-tab, or strip shingles, which are single layer in design, a growing number of shingles are multi-layered or laminated. |
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What is an asphalt shingle?
Asphalt shingles come in two basic types: fiber glass and organic. |
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What is an organic shingle?
Organic shingles have a thick, organic felt base reinforcement, the felt is saturated with a soft, flexible asphalt. Organic shingles are tough, durable shingles with excellent durability in extreme cold weather and good performance characteristics in extreme heat. |
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What is a fiber glass shingle?
Fiber glass shingles are built on a core, or mat, of fiber glass reinforcement. Asphalt coating is applied directly to this mat and protective color granules are embedded into the coating. Fiber glass shingles carry a Class A fire resistance rating from Underwriters Laboratories (UL), the highest rating available. |
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What is a composite shingle?
The same thing as an asphalt shingle; any shingle constructed of a base (fiber glass or organic), asphalt and granules. |
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What is algae (or fungus) found on roofs?
In some moist areas, algae can grow on shingles. Although the algae has no proven effect on shingle life, it does stain or discolor the shingle. Commonly called fungus, this algae staining can be unattractive. The algae-containing stains can be dramatically reduced by the use of special copper granules. |
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What are ice dams?
The typical ice dam is a buildup of ice that forms near the eaves or gutters as the result of interior heat escaping into the attic and through the roof decking. The heat melts the snow and ice on the upper areas of the roof resulting in meltwater. This melted water runs to cold, lower areas or eaves and depending on the conditions, can refreeze. |
