Quick! Look up at your roof! Is it dirty,
streaky, stained, and downright ugly? If you answered yes to any of the above,
then chances are your home is being attacked by algae - a living organism
growing on what was once likely a beautiful roof.
With such a wide variety of roofing materials available, homeowners can become confused by conflicting data when selecting a roofing system for a new home or a renovation project. According to reports provided by the Asphalt Roofing Manufacturers Association (ARMA), the most popular choice is asphalt shingles, which cover 80 percent of homes in the United States.
Section 1507.2 of the International Building Code (IBC) covers the requirements for the application of asphalt shingle roof coverings. The section states that asphalt roof coverings shall be applied in accordance with the standards set in this section and the manufacturer’s installation requirements. The following text provides a brief interpretation of these codes.
Previously available only in the western United States, Elk Premium Building Products Inc., Dallas, opened distribution of Domain Winslow to the Midwest, Southwest and Northern states in July 2004. This
