LaredoRoofer provides residential and commercial new-roof installation for appropriate projects.
Roof Design and Material Selection
Material selection should consider the building itself.
Important factors include:
- roof slope;
- geometry;
- structural design;
- drainage;
- appearance;
- penetrations;
- rooftop equipment;
- budget.
Shingles, metal, tile and low-slope membranes each require different roof details.
Deck Readiness
Roofing installation begins with a suitable deck or substrate.
The roof needs to be ready for the selected system before underlayment, insulation, panels or membranes are installed.
Problems with the substrate should be corrected before they disappear beneath finished roofing.
Dry-In
During construction, the building often needs temporary weather protection before the complete roof system is finished.
The dry-in sequence should be coordinated with the overall construction schedule so other trades do not damage roofing materials or create unplanned penetrations.
Residential Roofing Coordination
Residential roofing should be coordinated with:
- plumbing vents;
- exhaust vents;
- wall intersections;
- chimneys where present;
- future solar plans;
- attic ventilation where applicable.
Knowing these locations before the roof is completed allows flashing details to be planned rather than improvised later.
Commercial Roofing Coordination
Commercial projects add:
- roof drains;
- scuppers;
- HVAC curbs;
- structural supports;
- electrical conduits;
- roof hatches;
- equipment service areas.
The roofing contractor, builder and mechanical trades should agree on how these elements penetrate or interact with the roof.
Final Inspection
Before turnover, the completed roof should be checked for:
- unfinished details;
- damage caused by other construction work;
- debris;
- open penetrations;
- drainage obstructions;
- incomplete flashing.
A new roof can be damaged before the building ever opens if construction traffic is not controlled.