FAQs

What are REPLACEMENT WINDOWS?
A replacement window is one where the existing window frame is saved and reused. The replacement window is fitted into this frame. Thus, the glass area of the replacement window will be slightly smaller than the existing window. Replacement windows typically are vinyl, with sealed glass. Wood replacement windows are also available. Wood replacement windows will need painting; not just at the time of installation, but throughout their lifetime. Wood is a natural insulator. The benefit of vinyl windows over wood is that they do not need to be painted thus less maintenance.
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What is a RIDGE VENT?
A ridge vent is a type of venting solution installed at the peak of a sloped roof which allows warm, humid air to escape a building's attic. Ridge vents are most common on shingled residential buildings. It is usually a prefabricated and formed metal strip placed along the peak of the roof to aid in ventilation with shingles that match the roof on top of the metal strip.
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What is DUPONT ELVALOY ROOFLINER?
For more information please refer to this website:
http://www2.dupont.com/Tyvek_Weatherization/en_US/products/residential/resi_roofliner.html

Dupont Elvaloy Roof liner roofing underlayment is a copolymer used under several types of roofing materials as a barrier. It is Class A fire rated and is more resistant to mold than roofing felt. It is a durable solution for many roofing applications.
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What is ROOF FLASHING?
Roof flashing acts as the first line of defense against water infiltration. Roof flashing is simply a piece of sheet metal which is placed over joints in roof and wall construction to prevent water seeping into the house and causing damage. If the flashing has been installed correctly, gravity will work with the flashing material to shed the water onto the regular roofing materials, where it is then directed harmlessly to the ground. Roof flashing is always used around chimneys, fan vents, plumbing vent stacks, valleys, and other where one roof meets another roof. For roof flashing to be effective, it must be durable, low-maintenance, weather resistant, and also accommodate movement. Movement must be accommodated because of the constant expansion and contraction between roofing materials and things that are not roofing materials. This expansion and contraction can happen on a daily and/or seasonal basis. For example, sunlight can create very high surface temperatures during the day, causing the roof materials to expand, but at night the temperature drops and the materials contract. Seasonal changes can affect the framing lumber, and the flashing materials must be able to withstand all these changes and remain leak-proof. The stresses that roof flashing experiences over time can make it more prone to failure when extreme weather occurs, such as heavy snow, high winds, or excessive heat. During installation, care must be taken to preserve the flashing materials. Typically flashing materials are hand cut and shaped from sheet metal, but they are also available pre-formed. Flashings are the most technical and most difficult aspect of roofing in most cases. Traditional roof flashing methods and materials have stood the test of time, but they require experience and are time-consuming. Since flashings are the weak link in the chain when it comes to roofing, the skills of a professional are an important asset with these types of installations and repairs.
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Why is WORKERS COMPENSATION INSURANCE important to a homeowner?
Workers Compensation insurance is a no fault type of insurance that pays benefits to employees who have on the job injuries. Any reputable residential remodeler in the state of Pennsylvania should carry it. Pennsylvania mandates that anyone with employees; is required to carry workers compensation insurance. Should you hire a roofer or contractor who does not have worker’s compensation to do work at your home and they are injured on your property, they can make a claim against you. This is why we advertise that we have workers compensation insurance. This insurance is for the benefit of you the homeowner.
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What is the difference between PLYWOOD and OSB?
Plywood is an engineered wood product. It is made by sandwiching thin layers of wood veneers or plys. Each successive ply is laid with the grain running at 90 degrees to the previous layer. The resulting sheet is dimensionally stable and very strong. Construction plywood, made of softwood veneers, is graded according to the quality of the veneers that make up the two outside faces. One of the most common grades of plywood used in construction is CDX, meaning the sheet has one face graded C and the other D. The X stands for exterior, referring to the glue that bonds the veneers. Builders use this grade for sheathing and roof decking. OSB stands for Oriented Strand Board, it is a lesser expensive engineered wood product that is used in similar applications as Plywood. Instead of sandwiching the wood, the flaked or “strand” wood pieces are compressed together and crisscrossed. Some OSB products can be used on exterior applications but many OSB woods do not hold up as well as plywood does in exterior applications.
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