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Keep the following factors in mind when selecting or specifying a low slope roof: Choose the highest possible quality materials from an established...

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Most low-slope commercial roofing systems have three principle components: Weatherproofing layer or layers — the weatherproofing component is the...

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Finding the right products for your low-slope roof Residential low slope roofing can generally be divided up into two broad categories: larger flat...

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Residential Roofing Products Residential Roofing Products include those products necessary to provide a quality roofing system typically for a...

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Asphalt roof shingles are the most popular roofing material used on homes across North America, and with good reason. They are designed to protect a...

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What is a roof shake? A shake is typically described as a wooden shingle that is made from split logs. When these are used for covering the top of a...

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Although natural slate roofing can be beautiful, it can be extremely heavy and expensive. CertainTeed manufactures various roofing shingles to...

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Solar reflective shingles and solar reflective roofing membranes can be an important component in a building system designed to reduce overall...

Videos

Homeowners learn the importance of a weather-resistant, properly ventilated home in this edition of CertainTeed’s Home Makeover series. Watch as a...

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In this video, Ohio-based Runyon and Sons owner Todd Runyon walks viewers through a layer-by-layer installation of a CertainTeed 5-Star Warranty Roof...

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Directed at homeowners preparing for a new roof, this video outlines the process of installing CertainTeed’s Integrity Roof System®. Each of the...

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For homeowners and contractors refurbishing a residential roof with asphaltic shake shingles, this video is a valuable tool for understanding the...

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A supplement to the installation manual for CertainTeed’s Ridge Vent, this video is directed at contractors working with ridge vent exhaust products...

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For anyone interested in roofing materials or simply how things are made, this short video offers a snapshot of CertainTeed’s world-class asphalt...

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This video kicks off CertainTeed’s educational series for individuals enrolled in its Master Shingle Applicator program. Each of the 15 videos was...

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Tune in for an overview of CertainTeed’s Highland Slate® asphaltic shingle line and how to prepare the roof for installation. With the look, texture...