Shingle Masters Roofing provides a wind mitigation inspection that can result in insurance discounts to every customer receiving a roof replacement.
Because many of the items in Shingle Masters’ complete roofing system qualify for insurance discounts, such as re-nailing the sheathing with ringshanked nails and peel and stick underlayment, Shingle Masters Roofing now provides every customer with a Wind Mitigation Inspection included in the cost of a new roof.
“We believe that every roof replacement customer absolutely needs a Wind Mitigation Inspection,” stated Mike Beauchaine, Vice President. “Insurance discounts are several hundred dollars a year. Over a five year period, these savings can offset a significant amount of the cost of a roof replacement.”
After getting a roof replacement from Shingle Masters, James Council submitted the Wind Mitigation Inspection to his insurance agent and was refunded $870 in insurance premiums paid on his homeowner’s insurance policy. To date this is the largest recorded savings by a Shingle Masters customer – a savings of over $4,300 over a five year period!
A Wind Mitigation Inspection is an inspection of the strength of a home against wind damage. Items such as truss tie downs, sheathing nailing, storm shutters and the roofing system are inspected to identify the type of construction and strength of the home. The Wind Mitigation Inspection can be submitted to insurance companies to earn discounts on homeowner’s insurance.
Shingle Masters is a roofing and construction company, specializing in shingle roof replacement, shingle roof repairs, tile roof repairs, flat roof repairs as well as home repairs and construction. Founders Ed, Brock and Mike Beauchaine have a combined 30 years experience in the roofing and construction industry.
Saturday, January 30, 2010
Tuesday, May 5, 2009
Lift the sheets on your shingles- The Underlayment
If you are planning on having a roof installed, there are many factors to consider. The Shingles, Installers, Warranty, Price.... but there is one vital part of your roof that is often overlooked - the Underlayment.
Underlayment is the material that is installed under your shingles. In Florida, there are varying materials and methods used by contractors. Florida building codes require a secondary water barrier be installed on all reroofs. What does this mean? Besides one layer of underlayment, an additional water barrier must be installed.
To accomplish this, some roofers install two layers of 15# felt paper. 15# is the thinnest and cheapest felt material available.
Others use 30# felt paper along with 4" strips of water barrier. the strips are only installed along the joints of the felt.
Shingle Masters uses WIP. WIP stands for Water and Ice Protection. What is it? WIP is a rubberized membrane that is superthick and adheres to the sheathing(wood decking) on your roof. The material is thicker than 30# felt and has an asphalt surface. Instead of a paper base like felt, the rubber material lasts longer and provides better protection for your home. WIP is so strong that it is accepted as a secondary water barrier by itself. This means your roof has a material that is at least double the protection of felt. Also, Insurers may only accept a rubber underlayment material like WIP to earn an insurance discount as a secondary water barrier. Also, beacuse WIP sticks to your sheathing, the material requires less nails. This means your home has less nail penetrations, and less chances for a leak in the future.
Installing WIP on every home is just one of the reasons our roofs stand out from our competitors. It is also another reason we are able to offer a Lifetime Workmanship Warranty on every roof we install.
Underlayment is the material that is installed under your shingles. In Florida, there are varying materials and methods used by contractors. Florida building codes require a secondary water barrier be installed on all reroofs. What does this mean? Besides one layer of underlayment, an additional water barrier must be installed.
To accomplish this, some roofers install two layers of 15# felt paper. 15# is the thinnest and cheapest felt material available.
Others use 30# felt paper along with 4" strips of water barrier. the strips are only installed along the joints of the felt.
Shingle Masters uses WIP. WIP stands for Water and Ice Protection. What is it? WIP is a rubberized membrane that is superthick and adheres to the sheathing(wood decking) on your roof. The material is thicker than 30# felt and has an asphalt surface. Instead of a paper base like felt, the rubber material lasts longer and provides better protection for your home. WIP is so strong that it is accepted as a secondary water barrier by itself. This means your roof has a material that is at least double the protection of felt. Also, Insurers may only accept a rubber underlayment material like WIP to earn an insurance discount as a secondary water barrier. Also, beacuse WIP sticks to your sheathing, the material requires less nails. This means your home has less nail penetrations, and less chances for a leak in the future.
Installing WIP on every home is just one of the reasons our roofs stand out from our competitors. It is also another reason we are able to offer a Lifetime Workmanship Warranty on every roof we install.
Friday, February 27, 2009
About Shingle Masters
What is your impression of roofers? Many homeowners have heard of stories, or themselves have had a bad experience from a roofing contractor. Why? Your roof is the most important part of your home. A roof protects you and your family from the elements. A quality roof will add to the curb appeal of your home, as well as increase the value of your family's biggest investment. So when you deal with a contractor that will install your roof, you depend on them to be a reputable contractor that will deliver a quality roof on time and within budget.
Shingle Masters Roofing & Construction Services, Inc was created to offer customers a quality contractor, that will deliver your roof installation on time, and for the price you are promised. We pride ourselves on delivering the professionalism every homeowner deserves when dealing with a contractor.
Our Licensed Contractor, Ed Beauchaine, has built homes in the Tampa Bay Area for almost twenty years. Before forming Shingle Masters, Ed was a Construction Manager for a large builder in the Tampa Bay Area. Ed has managed the construction of over 500 homes, including homes in the Fish Hawk Ranch community. Ed is a Licensed Certified General Contractor and a Licensed Certified Roofing Contractor.
Our Roofing Specialist, Brock Beauchaine, has supervised roof installations and repairs throughout the Tampa Bay region. His supervision experience is an asset to our company, as well as to the customers he serves.
Our Roofing Installation Crews take pride in every roof they install. They work to ensure that no detail is missed, that your home is treated like their own, and that it is left in a better condition than it was found.
With the combination of our experienced Contractor, Supervisor and Crews, Shingle Masters gives every customer the best roofing experience possible.
Shingle Masters Roofing & Construction Services, Inc was created to offer customers a quality contractor, that will deliver your roof installation on time, and for the price you are promised. We pride ourselves on delivering the professionalism every homeowner deserves when dealing with a contractor.
Our Licensed Contractor, Ed Beauchaine, has built homes in the Tampa Bay Area for almost twenty years. Before forming Shingle Masters, Ed was a Construction Manager for a large builder in the Tampa Bay Area. Ed has managed the construction of over 500 homes, including homes in the Fish Hawk Ranch community. Ed is a Licensed Certified General Contractor and a Licensed Certified Roofing Contractor.
Our Roofing Specialist, Brock Beauchaine, has supervised roof installations and repairs throughout the Tampa Bay region. His supervision experience is an asset to our company, as well as to the customers he serves.
Our Roofing Installation Crews take pride in every roof they install. They work to ensure that no detail is missed, that your home is treated like their own, and that it is left in a better condition than it was found.
With the combination of our experienced Contractor, Supervisor and Crews, Shingle Masters gives every customer the best roofing experience possible.
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