Roofing Tips

Radiant Barriers Worth Extra Cost?

What is Radiant Barrier and is It Worth the Extra Cost on a Bay Area Roof?

Radiant barrier is a member of the insulation family, but most homeowners are more familiar with fiberglass, cellulose and other home insulation materials. Radiant barrier is a sheet of insulation that reflects radiant heat energy instead of absorbing it. Like all roofing or home insulation products, it is designed to keep your home comfortable and energy costs down.

For roofing applications, radiant barrier looks like a big sheet of aluminum foil on one side of the oriented strand board (OSB). OSB is used for roof decking. The roofer nails the asphalt roofing shingles to the board and the radiant barrier faces the home’s interior to help retain heat in the winter and reflect heat in the summer.

When you get a roofing quote from a Bay Area roofing company, it may include an… Continue reading

Certified Roofing Installers

Should Your Roofing Company’s Material Installers be GAF and CertainTeed Certified?

Having manufacturer-certified roofers install your GAF or CertainTeed asphalt shingles is a very big deal and homeowners should insist on these certifications. It’s an even bigger deal when a company like Signature Roofing, Inc. holds certifications from both asphalt shingle manufacturers.

Only 3% of roofers nationwide earn GAF’s Master Elite status for asphalt shingle and roofing material installation. Many roofing companies do not quality because of the stringent qualifications.

For example, GAF insists on and verifies the following:

  • 7+ years in business – 1 year in their certified program
  • 99% customer satisfaction based on GAF independent surveys
  • $1 million general liability coverage and proper and valid worker’s compensation
  • Satisfactory rating with BBB
  • GOOD or better credit rating
  • Clean banking record (no overdrafts, negative information)
  • Clean distributor reference with excellent payment record for asphalt shingles and roofing materials
  • No unresolved… Continue reading