Question, is your roof strong enough to hold the jolly old man and his eight to nine loyal reindeer? If it isn’t, you are one of the 961,000 American single-family homeowners who need a new roof in 2018. Once you start doing research, it can get overwhelming very quickly. Terms are tossed around you may not understand, like “Architectural Shingles.” If you’re not in the know, it can be daunting to think about starting such a large project. Take a breath and don’t stress, Energy Wizard is here for you.
Let’s start with the basics. How do you know if it’s time replace your roof? Here is a quick start list. Check for leaks and excess moisture. Look in the attic for signs like holes, musty smells or drips. Next, check the shingles. If they are curled or cracked, that is a tell-tale sign you need to replace them. Another general rule, if you haven’t renewed or updated your roof in this millennium, it’s probably time. The average roof lifespan is 20 years. The ’90s were a fun time for many, but your roof can’t live there forever. Finally, Dark streaks and moss are more red flags, or in this case, green flags. Airborne algae cause dark stripes on roof decks and moss can grow under the shingles in the friendly dark environment.
Once you decide its time for an upgrade, call Energy Wizard and ask about our IKO Dynasty and Cambridge Architectural Shingles. Architectural roofing shingles have an impressive and dramatic appearance. Also known as dimensional shingles, architectural roofing shingles are high quality. Additionally, IKO shingles with ArmourZone are heavy-duty and built with quality in mind, meaning no algae spots here. Moreover, if your home is prone to high wind attacks, the Dynasty shingles have been designed to resist winds of up to 130 mph (210 km/h). Alternatively, up to a category three hurricane.
You deserve the best, and we want to provide it. Therefore, we are one of only THREE installers in all of Maryland that offers a 20-year labor warranty and a lifetime product warranty. We promise never to cut corners. If the manufacturer says to use five nails, then we are going to use five. We install all of our roofs to meet or exceed the manufacturer’s requirements. Nothing less is good enough for you or us.