wWe have a 3-Tab roof and I have noticed that the edges of the shingles are starting to curl up. What causes this to occur and what do I need to do to stop the curling?

Asphalt /fiberglass 3-Tab shingles are covered with granules that protect the asphalt in the shingle from ultra violet (UV) rays. The UV rays will dry out the asphalt quickly and cause the shingle to curl up. When the curling starts to happen your shingles have no more years of protection left in them.

You can save money by having your present roof recovered if you have no more than two layers of roofing on your home. If you wait and allow the curling to continue you will need to tear off your roof. This will add substantially to your costs. Your roof provides protection, visual appeal and adds market value to your home.

wWhat is a Laminated shingle?

A laminated shingle refers to a shingle that has two layers in areas of fiberglass - reinforced asphalt laminated with a fiberglass base into a single unit. This single unit construction effectively seals out rain, sleet, snow, ice and wind without curling, rotting, warping, or losing tabs. The lamination process doubles the layers of the shingle, giving your home's roof a thicker, more high-profile look than any ordinary shingle can.

Other names for laminated shingles are dimensional shingles and architectural shingles. Heavy weight laminated shingles are a great replacement option for cedar shake roofs. Laminated shingles are U.L. Wind Resistant and Class "A" fire-rated. The impressive high definition look enhances your home's appearance and value.

wOur home has a heavy weight shake roof and we would like to replace it with a material that has the same random look and thickness of our shakes. Do you know of any material that will achieve this look?

Yes! Stone coated steel roofing manufactured by Decra® Roofing systems has a shake profile material. The Decra® is 26 gauge steel with a baked on acrylic finish with granules. Decra® Roofing is Class A fire-rated. This can lower insurance costs. Call your agent for details. Decra® Roofing has a 120 mph wind warranty and a UL2218 Class 4 impact rating. Decra® shake is the ultimate replacement roof.

wWhy Decra® roofing systems from Tasman Roofing Inc?

• DECRA® stone coated steel roof panels do not burn, crack, split or warp.
• DECRA® roofing systems are warranted for 50 years against hail penetration, 120 mph winds and manufacturing defects, non-prorated for the first 20 years and backed by a multi-billion dollar international corporation that has been in business for over 100 years.
• At only 150 pounds per 100 square feet, DECRA® systems can be installed directly over most existing roofs, eliminating messy and disruptive tear offs.
• 26 gauge "zincalume" coated steel is the most corrosion resistant steel available today, outperforming standard galvanized steel and used in all Carter Holt Harvey produced components.
• As the pioneer of stone chip coated steel roofing, Carter Holt Harvey is the world leader with installations in over 80 countries around the world for over 40 years.
• DECRA® roofing systems are manufactured in the USA.
• DECRA® panels are coated with acrylic bonded 3M granules, specifically designed for roof applications, eliminating the commercial appearance of painted metal.
• Consider the long life cycle, high performance, strength and durability that a DECRA® roofing system provides and the cost per year is competitive with even asphalt shingles.
• Enjoy the "Ageless Beauty"' of a DECRA® lightweight roofing system year after year as it withstands the harshest elements without a trace of wear and tear.