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Roofing Industry Terms You Should Know Before You Hire a Contractor

The process of installing a new roof for your home in Katy, TX is something that most homeowners probably don’t do very often. After all, the majority of roofing materials that you might have installed on your home are designed to last anywhere from 15 to 50 years or more, depending on what type of roof you get. When you do need to get new roofing installed, though, you should definitely brush up on industry terminology so you can understand what your contractor is saying and get the exact roof you need.

Roof Deck: The surface of the roof under your shingles, usually made of plywood or board. It’s important to make sure your roof deck is in good repair before installing shingles over it since the shingles are only as good as their support.

Eaves: This is the area under your roof, usually either a sloped or flat surface, that connects to your home and extends out to the edge of the roofing in Katy, TX.

Fire Ratings: In a hot climate like Texas, you want to make sure your roofing has an appropriate rating to keep your home safe from a fire that originates outside of the house (i.e. a spark that lands on the roof). Class A ratings have the highest fire resistance, Class C the lowest.

Protrusions/Penetrations: These terms are used to describe anything that sticks out of your roof and that you must build around when installing shingles. Common examples of protrusions are skylights, vents, and chimneys.

Flashings: These small metal fixtures are critical in keeping water out of your attic. Flashings are fastened around any protrusions or penetrations in order to prevent water from seeping in around these areas, which are the weakest part of the roof.

Rake: An inclined area where two Katy, TX roofing slopes meet and extend over an exterior wall of the house.

Ridge/Valley: The ridges of the roof are at the top of two sloped roof sections that meet, while valleys are the bottom part of two sloped roof sections.

Slope: A measure of how steep the roof is, expressed as “rise over run”, which means how many inches the roof increased in height for every 12 inches of horizontal length. For example, a 4-in-12 slope means the roof rises four inches for each foot of horizontal roof distance.

If you have additional questions about anything during the roofing process, make sure you ask your contractor for a clear explanation before you continue. Roofing shouldn’t be a mystery and with a little basic knowledge, it doesn’t have to be.

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Over 25 Years of Experience in The Roofing & Restoration industry.

Since being founded in 1998, the conception of Eldridge Roofing & Restoration, Inc., has been committed to true excellence in the roofing industry. Each member of our knowledgeable team strives daily to deliver professional, knowledgeable, reliable and first-class service to our homeowners.

Eldridge Roofing & Restoration, Inc., is proud to be a family-owned & operated company serving Houston, Spring, Cypress, and all other surrounding areas, while never losing sight of professionalism and the importance of quality craftsmanship at honest pricing. We individually and as a family stand firmly behind our company motto: “People before Profit.”

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Reviews From Our Customers

Brandon and Eldridge Roofing did a spectacular job! They were thorough and informative. The knowledge and experience that he had, was extensive and he was exquisitely professional! This was my first insurance claim for my house. He walked me through every step and let me know what to expect and/or anticipate. I would recommend to anyone who needs a knowledgeable and patient roofing company!

Jackle Yakul

Spring, Texas

Michael was so thorough in explaining our options. He was nothing but professional. Everything happened as he explained it would. They did a wonderful job on our roof. And as Michael said, you couldn’t even tell they had been at our house and replaced a roof. Their clean up is remarkable. If I could give more than 5 stars I would. I highly recommend Eldridge Roofing for your roofing needs!

Leasha Davis

Spring, Texas

We’re very pleased with our new roof & customer service from Mike Marriott, Ashely & the crew. The roof looks great and our seasoned adjuster even commented on the great quality materials & workmanship. The crew was fast and thoroughly cleaned up after themselves. After receiving quotes from several other roofing companies I am glad that we went with Eldridge and would highly recommend them.

Miranda Harris

Houston, Texas

Eldridge Roofing was recommended to me after I suspected my roof may have been damaged during a recent storm. Brandon Holland came out and thoroughly inspected every inch of my roof. He was able to clearly explain the problem and had a solution not far behind. The entire process from start to finish was exceptional. We will definitely be using Eldridge for any future issues or projects that may come up! Thanks again!

Sarah Grant

We discovered Eldridge Roofing from a neighbor and asked them to give us an estimate. We worked with Shannon who came as scheduled and worked efficiently with our insurance company to get us the best roof for the best price. He followed through with us every step of the way and we are very pleased with the quality, professionalism and complete honesty of Shannon and the rest of Eldridge staff. Highly Recommend!

Dorothy Chapman

I have used Eldridge Roofing at one our rent houses for a roof repair, and also a full internal repair from water damage from a burst pipe. At another rent house they replaced the whole roof and it was an hour and a half drive out of town for them. They also replaced the roof at my residence. Brandon the Project Manager is very professional and thorough. I highly recommend them.

Nathan Leonard

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