Two of the key issues facing residential roofing contractors today are building codes and proper ventilation.
“Ventilation is one of the hot topics for any steep-slope roofing contractor,” says Mike Satran, president of Interstate Roofing in Portland, Ore. “Mold, energy savings and overall longevity of the roofing system are determined primarily by the effectiveness of the ventilation system. Building codes are in place to make sure the minimum ventilation requirements are met. But we believe that the codes are a minimum standard and it is important to always look at the project as a whole.”