All new State Roofing Company roofing system featuring GAF Timberline HD Shingles.  The shingles have a limited Lifetime Warranty from the largest shingle manufacturer in the USA.  Shingle color is Weathered Wood.  The roofing system includes GAF “Cobra III” Ridge Vent and GAF “TimberTex” ridge shingles.  The roof replacement was required due to a major Hail storm in the Rockport, Texas area and was completed in one day!  The roofing system is fully certified to meet TWIA wind requirements.

“Over all a very good job, and looks great – I appreciate all the help you provided during the process!  I will recommend your company to my clients.”

Leonard Y., Independent Insurance Agent

This State Roofing Company “Roof of the Week” is located in exclusive Enclave Lakes in the Parkway Villages.  The roofing system features GAF Timberline HD in Charcoal.  The GAF “Z” Ridge adds the finishing touch to this fine property.

Lead Jack Flashing w/ squirrel damage.

Lead jack flashing is commonly used to cover plumbing vents in residential and commercial construction, the plumbing vent stack (usually comprised of galvanized pipe or PVC tubing) extending up through the plywood or roof decking and the lead jack being fitted over the vent stack with the shingles overlapping the flashing around the vent.  After the lead is fitted over the vent stack and secured to the roofing deck, the tubular portion, having a length substantially longer than that of the protruding vent stack, is manually hammered and forced over the digital end of

the vent stack and down into the vent to effect a weatherproof seal against wind and rain entering the building around the vent stack.  Lead jacks are so well known and commonly used that they are available from several manufacturers, including Construction Metals, Inc. (Fontana, CA), Santa Rosa Lead (Ontario, CA), F.J. Moore Manufacturing Co. (Cannon Fall, MN), Nuclead Co., Inc./Sharp Manufacturing, Inc. (West Bridgewater, MA), and Mayco Industries, Inc. (Birmingham, AL).

 Although lead jack flashings are the premium flashing material for roof vents – a roofing accessory that will last as long as the shingle material -unfortunately, they are a favorite target of squirrels, which gnaw on the lead to wear down their teeth.  Other animals may also attack the lead jacks, but squirrels are particularly persistent and so destructive that sooner or later (sometimes as soon as one day) the weatherproofing integrity is substantially comprised.  Of course if the lead flashing is chewed sufficiently to form a hole, rainwater will enter the building.

Deteriorated Auto-Caulk Rubber Flashing

The alternative to lead jack flashing is usually an inferior product that may only last a few years or compromise the venting capabilities of the sewer vent.  The ‘auto-caulk’ – a rubber seal attached to a plastic or metal base is often utilized by inferior roofing contractors and builders roofing crews due to the low cost and flexibility of “one size fits most”.  Unfortunately due to the ultra-violet rays and extreme heat on the roof, the rubber gaskets deteriorate very quickly  (5-7 years) allowing rain water to enter the building.  Repairs usually result in an unsightly roof/shingle repair or a continuous caulking of the rubber vent flashings – a problem on the dangerous roof slopes.

Tapered Roof Jack Flashing w/ Vent Cap

Another alternative, often utilized when squirrel damage was previously detected, is the Tapered Roof Jack with Vent Cap.  This vent flashing is typically galvanized or aluminum in material and come in various pitch sizes in multiples of three.  For example, a vent designed for a 4/12 pitch is also used on 3/12 pitch and 5/12 pitch, meaning only a one in three chance that the vent will be sitting perpendicular to the ground.  If the appearance of the roofing system is important, then the incorrect pitch can make an otherwise attractive roof look poorly executed.  These vents are also easy prey for squirrels and other critters to enter, build their nest inside the vent and often times access the attic of a home.  The tapered roof jack vent cap has a higher probability of leaking in wind driven rain storms than the other available flashings.  Another detriment of the tapered roof jack with vent cap is that in the instance where a plumber needs to ‘snake’ a clogged drain, the vent must be removed which can violate the roofing shingles and cause future leaks or unsightly roof repairs.

Lead jack flashing seems to ‘win out’ on premium roof installations for the highest quality and longest lasting vent flashing with the one exception of squirrel damage.  When protected by the new patent pending SquirrelGard™ the lead flashing becomes the hands down best alternative for flashing plumbing vent stacks on the roof.

GAF Corp. goes “live” with new enhanced GAF Factory-Certified Master Elite contractor profiles on the GAF.com web site.

http://www.gaf.com/Roofing/Residential/Roofing-Contractors/Roofing-Contractors.aspx

The new enhanced profile provides company information, awards and certifications for outstanding service and excellence, a photo gallery of recent roofing installations, and our business score card.

GAF Corp. is North America’s largest roofing manufacturer and has recently upgraded their warranties.  All GAF Laminated Shingles now carry a Lifetime Ltd. Warranty.

Houston’s premier roofer, State Roofing Company, is a GAF Factory-Certified Master Elite Contractor.

State Roofing Company Client comments copied from Angieslist.com -

State Roofing Company “replaced our roof that was damaged through various wind storms and over time, since it was over 15 years old. They also repaired sheetrock damage to the interior ceiling from water leaks in the old roof and repainted the interior areas replaced … ALL in one day. We knew them from my wife’s parents who had their roof replaced and thought it well done.”

 “The overall experience across the entire staff was excellent. Chuck (sales) worked extensively with us to map everything out and pointed out extra areas of concern that other bidders had not. Once the insurance inspector came to estimate they were right in sync with each other on tasks to be done. The work crew was amazing and finished it all in one day. Then Allison (billing) went above and beyond with my difficult mortgage company to get everything pushed through so we could pay them properly for a job well done.”

“During the work day, a colleague who has extensive home renovation and Habitat for Humanity experience pulled me aside and wondered if I realized just how good and thorough and high-quality a job I was getting as opposed to others working in the area. He pointed out the extra care taken to prevent water damage and channel it away from the house, along with extra protection against squirrel’s chewing.”

“Glad we don’t have to do this again for awhile, but if we did they would get our first call.”

John N.

State Roofing Company, along with the Roofing Contractors Association of Texas (RCAT) support the Roofing Registration Bill that is currently under consideration in Austin.  The Texas Senate Business and Commerce Committee will be discussing SB 1274 in the coming weeks.  Contact your Senator to let them know that you support the bill.

The Bill will register Roofing Contractors who demonstrate their honesty, trustworthiness, and integrity and require proof of general liability insurance. The Bill will prohibit ‘fly by night’ operators and out-of-state companies that are often the problem with sub-standard roof installations which carry no warranty.  Eliminating fraudulent or deceptive practices in the roofing industry is a priority of the proposed legislation.

Contact the Roofing Contractors Association of Texas for addition information.

http://www.rooftex.com/index.php

John Giffin, a principal at State Roofing Company, is currently serving at the 2011 President of the Roofing Contractors Association of Texas.  The Roofing Contractors Association of Texas is a statewide trade association of roofing and waterproofing contractors.  This group of professionals collectively represents the voice of the roofing and waterproofing industry in Texas.

State Roofing Company is a proud installer of the revolutionary new patent pending SquirrelGard™.  State Roofing Company, a premium Houston roofer, utilizes SquirrelGard™ when encountering squirrel damaged lead jack flashings at plumbing vents on the roof.  In lieu of replacing the damaged lead jack flashing and violating the surrounding shingles, SquirrelGard™ is installed over the damaged lead pipe flashing and eliminates any leaking and guards and protects the flashing from any further squirrel damage.  Not only does State Roofing Company install SquirrelGard™ as a repair method, but State Roofing installs SquirrelGard™ on newly installed roofing systems to protect the lead jack flashing from squirrel damage from the beginning!