Cape Cod Roofing Contractor

Protecting your Cape Cod or South Shore home from the elements is the primary job of your roof. In order to do that important job properly, your roof is actually a complex system of interlocking components that must all work together to create a powerful barrier against rain, snow, ice and wind. At Capizzi Home Improvement we treat your roof as a complete system, from the bare decking up to the ridge ventilation — even the gutter system. That is the only way to ensure that your home is protected.

 

Signs Your Cape Cod Home May Need a New Roof
Many people don’t realize they have roofing problems until water starts to leak from the ceiling. After years of being exposed to rain, snow, ice, sun and wind, roof shingles can start to wear. Curling, peeling, and eventual disintegration of roof shingles can lead to permanent damage to your roof and, eventually, the overall structure of your Cape home.

That’s why you should contact a professional Cape Cod roofing contractor to conduct a through roof inspection every 3-5 years. Any of the following signs that may indicate a serious roof problem:

• Shingles that are cracked, curled, worn or missing
• Granule loss from asphalt shingles
• Split wood shingles
• Mold or moss growth
• Leaks or spotting of interior ceilings
• Staining of rafters or in attic space
• Streaks along exterior walls
• Expired roof warranties
• Storm damage
• Ice dams and/or icicle formation

Should You Repair or Replace?
You might be surprised to learn that about half the Cape Cod roofs we inspect are able to be repaired instead of replaced. In many cases we can make repairs that restore a roof’s protective qualities and extend the effective useful life of the roof for several years. We will always explore this option on your behalf.

The Best Products Make the Best Roof
Capizzi Home Improvement installs roofing systems by manufacturers with great reputations and solid warranties. These products meet our stringent standards. More importantly, we trust these products to provide years of dependable service on your roof.

Our roofing installation crews are trained and certified to each of the manufacturer’s standards. That’s vitally important in this industry: roofs installed by uncertified roofers can void the manufacturer’s warranty.

What Goes Into a Roof?
Your Cape Cod roof is more than just a big “lid” on your home. A roofing system consists of many components, all of which must work together to provide the best protection against the weather.

• Roof Deck – This is the system of flat panels that are attached to the rafters of your home and form the base layer of the roof itself. Usually made of construction-grade plywood.

• Underlayment – Specially made felt paper or rubber membrane is installed on all exposed roof decking. There have been technological advances that have upgraded this component resulting in greater strength and breathability, which prolongs the service life of wood decking.

• Ice and water shield – This component is critical for watertight integrity in critical roofing areas, usually along the roof’s edge. The leak barrier is installed a minimum of 6 feet up your roofline from the edge of the roof at gutter/eaves (which is code), down valleys (where two roofing planes intersect), around the chimney, at the intersection of a roof plane and a vertical wall, and around any penetration through the roofline (soil stacks, vents, fans, skylights, etc).

• Starter strips – Another critical component, the starter strip is specifically manufactured for installation at all edges of your roofline to prevent wind and water intrusion under shingles.

• Shingles – These can be asphalt (most popular), fiberglass, tile, wood or slate. All shingles should have a written manufacturers warranty against defects.

• Flashing – Flashing is metal or copper seals that are placed around vent pipes, chimney or other protrusions to prevent water from leaking through a gap between the object and the roof. Also used in high volume flow areas like valleys and joints.

• Ventilation – Proper ventilation provides longevity to your wood decking and every other roofing component. Even more critical than this, proper ventilation helps to prevent the formation of “ice dams” that can cause melting snow and ice to back up into the home, causing expensive damage.

• Shingle cap – An overlooked area, this special shingle is manufactured specifically for different grade of shingles. It covers the peaks of your roof, enhances the roof’s look and validates the system’s warranty.

• Warranty – It is only as good as the company behind it! Capizzi Home Improvement not only carries manufacturer warranties on the products we install, we also offer a warranty on our workmanship.

Get a FREE Cape Cod Roof Estimate
Don’t replace the roof on your home until you’ve met with the experts from Capizzi Home Improvement. Or else you’ll pay too much and get too little for your investment!

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