Roofing
There are two parts to a roof, its supporting structure and its
outer skin, or uppermost weatherproof layer. In a minority of
buildings, the outer layer is also a self-supporting structure.
The supporting structure of a roof usually comprises beams that are long and of strong, fairly rigid material such as timber. Timber lends itself to a great variety of roof shapes. The timber structure can fulfill an aesthetic as well as practical function, when left exposed to view.
The 20th century saw the manufacture of composition shingles which can last from a thin 20-year shingle to the thickest which are limited lifetime shingles, the cost depending on the thickness and durability of the shingle. When a layer of shingles wears out, they are usually stripped, along with the underlay and roofing nails, allowing a new layer to be installed. An alternative method is to install another layer directly over the worn layer. While this method is faster, it does not allow the roof sheathing to be inspected for water damage, often associated with worn shingles, to be repaired. Having multiple layers of old shingles under a new layer causes roofing nails to be located further from the sheathing, weakening their hold. The greatest concern with this method is that the weight of the extra material could exceed the dead load capacity of the roof structure and cause collapse.
As a licensed Roofing and Construction Contractor in NJ, Hawkins Construction wants to do everything possible to make your home building experience as pleasant as possible. It is an exciting and rewarding process to see a house become a home. Hawkins Construction realizes that financially a home is a sizeable investment and emotionally, a home provides comfort, security and enjoyment.
Quality doesn't cost it pays.
— Stacy Hawkins
Licenses
- 13YH701570200
Directions
- Exit 26 from I-80
- Take exit heading North
- Hawkins Construction is on your immediate right