Roof Installation in Louisville, KY
We provide the highest quality roofing installation services in Louisville. Unisource Roofing has partnered with Owens Corning to provide best-in-class roofing materials and unmatched warranties. Contact us today for a free estimate.
Explaining our process
We don't just tell you how we install every new residential asphalt shingle roofing system; we show you! This video explains how we install your new roof and why each step is taken. We want to show you the importance of each step in protecting your home and each component we install on your new roof! Check out the video to learn more!
Owens Corning Products
Our partnership with roofing industry leader Owens Corning begins with longevity. Owens Corning has been manufacturing quality roofing materials for over eighty years. Also, Owens Corning has some of the best new roof warranties in the roofing industry. If you install the duration shingles with hip & ridge shingles like RizeRidge and the Owens Corning starter shingle and ice & water, you can get up to a 50-year warranty!
Residential Asphalt Shingle Roofing System
Let us take you through a full new residential asphalt shingle roofing system installation.
The first thing we do at Unisource Roofing is prepare your home for the roofing job. We will move items in your yard away from your home so they will not be damaged. We will also make sure your cars are at a safe distance from the construction work to be done. Next, we use the Catch-All landscape protection system to make sure we catch the roofing debris that will be removed from your home’s roof. Once we have your home and landscaping protected, it’s time to check in your new roofing material. Our production team will make sure the correct roofing shingles are on location. Next, we will make sure all the material is delivered.
Stripping Off The Old Roofing System
Once your home is prepared for the roofing job, removing the old shingles is the first step. We remove not only the old roofing shingle, but also the old roofing felt. This way, we can inspect your roof deck and ensure any rotten wood is found and replaced. Once the old shingles and felt are removed, we will prepare your deck for the new roofing shingles.
Adding Ice & Water Shield
Once we have a nice clean roofing deck to work with, we start by adding the Owens Corning WeatherLock ice & water shield. The WeatherLock ice & water will go in all valleys, around all plumbing fixtures like plumbing pipes and exhaust vents, and around chimneys to add an extra layer of protection from water penetration.
Drip Edge Installation
Next on our list of components to install is the drip edge commonly called eave flashing. The drip edge is a very important component of your new roof. The drip edge is what helps protect your fascia and soffits from staying wet during rains and causing wood rot. This is one area where lesser roofing contractors will try and cut costs by not installing a new drip edge. Normally, if you get a cheap bid on a roof, this is one component you will see that is left off.
Starter Shingle Installation
The starter shingle is another very important component of your roofing system to ensure that the eaves of your roof are watertight. This is yet another area where many local roofers will attempt to cut corners and give cheap bids.
The truth of roofing is there are only two areas you can cut costs, either on the materials used or on labor. Many substandard roofers use cheap, unskilled labor, but to give cheap bids, they also use cheap materials and do not change out components like drip edge. Using 3-tab roofing shingles as starter shingles is another trick cheap roofers use to give cheap bids. We only use real starter shingles like the Owens Corning starter strip. The Owens Corning starter strip has a thermal adhesive backing that helps the starter shingle thermal seal to the first course or row of shingles. This helps secure a watertight bond at the vulnerable eave of your home.
Owens Corning Oakridge Shingles
The Oakridge line of shingles is a great choice if you want a great warranty with a shingle that does not have as much of a dimensional look to it. Some people think that some shingles have a busy look or, as some call it, a checkerboard look. This is due to a high-dimensional shingle. The Oakridge shingle by Owens Corning will satisfy that protective side of you as well as the straightforward, professional look of this shingle.
Owens Corning Tru-Def Duration Shingles
The Tru-Def Duration shingle by Owens Corning comes in a great variety of colors, as well as a truly tough shingle. The Duration shingle has a patented nail line called the SureNail line. This is a reinforced fabric embedded right into the shingle to make it nearly impossible to blow off. The Duration line of shingles is probably the number one line of shingles Owens Corning carries. It is economical to purchase and is a truly durable shingle.
The Owens Corning Hip & Ridge Shingles
The next component of our Unisource Roofing installation is what is called the capping or hip & ridge shingles. The hips & ridges of your home are some of the most vulnerable areas during high wind events. You do not have to live in Louisiana or Florida to be worried about high winds. Any tornado or straight-line wind event can rip the shingles right off your home. If you use the Owens Corning Duration shingles along with the Owens Corning RizerRidge or DuraRidge hip & ridge shingle as well as the starter strip, you will be eligible for up to a 50-year and 130-mph wind warranty back by roofing powerhouse Owens Corning. That is true peace of mind with a new roofing system!
Roofing Ventilation
Your roof’s attic ventilation is a very important part of your roofing system. Without proper attic ventilation, you can literally cook your new shingle from the inside out. Your attic ventilation is not only how you help control your home’s temperature but also the temperature of your roof. We use the Owens Corning VentSure attic ventilation system to keep your home cooler and more comfortable, as well as get better longevity from your new roofing system.
New Roofing System Clean-Up & Wrap-Up
Now that you have your new roofing system, it is time to make our post-job cleanup. We will pick up any debris that missed the tarps that were placed around your home. Once we have made a few passes around your home picking up any excess debris we will use industrial-strength magnets to pick up any nails that might have missed the tarps.
THE BEST ROOFING SERVICE IN LOUISVILLE.
Our team is available 24 hours a day to take care of any roofing issues you are having. We offer free estimates for all roofing projects and the best customer service of any Louisville roofing company. We look forward to speaking with you soon about your roofing needs!