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A very important detail is where the flat roof is connecting the pitch roof. Armourfix and Armourvalley membranes must be installed and extended 60 - 90 cm up the main roof underneath the shingles in order to assure a waterproof connection.
The starter strip and first row of shingles must be applied 25 cm from the bottom of the slope roof (or main roof) above the slope transition. The starter strip must be securely glued on the Armourvalley membrane.
Tip! Some roofers install a metal flashing under the starter strip to protect the lower part of the roof to accumulate water and snow loads.
Important! Remember: the slope of a flat roof must allow the water to drain from the roof. If water is not drained from the roof, any weak detail can be a potentially leakage in future!
The summer is that time of year where we are faced with lots of storms, often accompanied with impressive lightning spectacles. Even though it is a majestic natural wonder, it can often cause troubles. Protecting your home against an impressive lightning strike could save your life, the lives of your beloved ones, your home, its contents and all the electrical components. A home lightning protection can only have advantages!
Unfortunately you cannot prevent a flash of lightning striking on your home. But what you can do is nullify or reduce the ruinous effects of a lightning strike by having a professionally installed lightning protection system in your home.
Lightning protection explained
The task a lightning protection system performs is very simple. It provides a path, created by specialists, on which a lightning strike can travel. If your home is armed with a lightning protection system, the damaging power of this lightning strike will be directed safely into the ground. This leaves your home, family members and personal belongings unharmed.
The lightning protection system consists of air terminals (rods), a conductor (cable), bonding with metallic bodies and ground electrodes (counterpoise cable or ground rods) designed to protect the building structure and its occupants.
Conductor support for a shingle roof
Conductor support for a shingle roof
Specialised installation
A correctly installed lightning protection system not only gives you and your family some peace of mind during storms, it also boosts the value of your home. For the best preservation of your home, it is important that the lightning protection system is installed by skilled, qualified lightning protection specialists. For quality assurance all materials and methods should comply with local building code regulations.
A lightning protection system installed on an IKO Cambridge Xpress 52 shingles roof
Be aware: Today many insurance companies will not insure your house without a functional lightning protection system. Installing lightning protection is something definitely worth considering!
Spring has dominated the past few weeks and summer is in sight; colors everywhere, days are almost at their longest.. For the past few months, your shingles roof has weathered cold temperatures, thick snow, freezing winds, and lots of melting. The winter season is very tough for every roof, so spring is a perfect time to check for any problems that may have developed over the last few months and do some roof maintenance.
Follow our spring / summer roofing checklist to ensure that your roof is in perfect condition.
