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Home My WebLink AboutThe Brussels Post, 1978-10-25, Page 38A. major investment . . Choose a good new roof for years of wear Having trouble with your roof? If your house is, more than 15 years old, your an- swer is probably yes, "4f you are thinking of buy- ing s new roof, or simply re- pairint,the old one, here are some ot'the choices you can make in coming to the right decision for your needs. First of all, what does the roof do? Its basic function, of course, is to protect the house and its contents from rain, hail, snow, sleet, wind, and the heat of the sun. It must remain water-tight at all times. It should offer protec- tion against fire. Since more than 85% of all roofs on houses throughout the U.S.A. are now covered with asphalt shingles, this ar- ticle will confine itself to . a discussion of asphalt shingles only: the different types, what each type offers, and which is best for you. (Other materials, such as slate, cedar, etc., may be discussed with your contractor.) Shingles are made in dif- ferent weights, with refer- ence often made to standard shingles and heavyweight shingles. In roofing language, weight is measured in terms of a square covering 10 x 10 feet, or 100 square feet over- all. Standard shingles weigh approximately 240 pounds per square. In constrast o heavy weigh i- • , shingles, example, weigh considerably more, approximately 300 pounds per square. Weight• and longevity go together. Standard shingles, in normal circumstances, can be expected to have a. service life of approximately 15 years. Heavyweight shin- gles, on the other hand, can be expected to last up to 25 years. Shingles differ in appear- ance as well as weight. The • standard self-sealing shingle features a classic 3-tab design which will give the roof of your house a long, sweeping appearance. This is especially pleasing in ranch- style homes. In comparison, Timberline shingles, which are massive heavyweights in appearance, resemble traditional wood shingles. These shingles are especially effective' in de- signs such as Tudors, moderns, Dutch Colonials, split levels, etc., in which an accented shadowline, an ir- regular roof pattern, and a rugged appearance call atten- tion to height rather than width in the architectural de- sign. A primary consideration in the choice of a roof is color. Asphalt shingles offer an ex- trem'ely wide range of colors and thereby enable the home-owner to select a per- fect complement, to his siding color as well as that of the surrounding environment. The owner of a brick home, for example, can choose a traditional white or green for contrast, or red or brown in a complementary shade. Timberline shingles are of- fered in six popular earth- tone blends. The Weathered Wood Blend and the Slate Blend are shades of grey and offer a cool appearance. The Cedar and Redwood Blends are in the brown family and provide a warmer, more vi- brant look. In addition to substantial weight and good looks, as- phalt shingles offer protec- tion against fire and wind. GAF Timberline and. Stan- dard self-sealing shingles carry the Underwriters' Laboratories Class C Fire and Wind Resistant label. Class C refers to fire .resis- tance, the ability of the shingle to resist being ignited by sparks and embers, due to its asphalt construction and mineral granule surface. Wind resistance comes from the self-sealing feature of GAF asphalt shingles. A strong adhesive, activated by the sun's heat, seals each shingle down tightly, creat- ing what is, in effect, a one- piece roof. The final consideration in purchasing a roof for your home is the warranty you will get with your new roof. Reputable manufacturers, such as GAF, the largest manufacturer of shingles in the U.S.A., provide warran- ties against manufacturing defects and wind damage, ran&g up to 25 years. It's a good feeling to know that one of the major pur- chases of a lifetime will be covered by such a warranty when you select your new roof. For a free copy of an in- . formative booklet which will be of great help in choosing your new roof, write for "So You're Thinking of Roofing . . ." to the Building Materi- als Group, GAF Corpora- tion, 140 W. 51 Street, New York, N.Y. 10020. areangtl, •••••••* ,,....,,,„--p•i•:. .-''''''',„....04:14:01—. ''''''"4"...ro''''''''''' • on:?::;V:0,:k, •••'' • ,'"'"` .sw,,,,, • , 4:-:;..:.;,..,',-....1,-,;',,•• .,,,44000. 40sotot, .. ,4,0000,..00 ,v,z... •::<,',..:1.„;;•&-je. „.., -3'.- ' • ,..:-...40=0',.,, , '' • .„.~04:0300°%11,, — • • - • • %x•:„. M4::, ' \ ..:••‘• • • ''WiiiimPow •.„.m .:> ..,• ••••,), • . 'gip %As o ,,•:%, - ' ',1' M"* ,,.....'nfsi...,„«, .. °rP: s ;:: :• -••••-:'4, . 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