Marc Posted June 20, 2017 Report Share Posted June 20, 2017 Yesterday's house had a roof pitch of barely over 2/12 with 3-tabs on top and leak issues throughout. I'm trying to think of a more appropriate roof cover, something not ugly for this residential area. We're a hurricane prone area so metal panel is out because wind-driven rain will find it's way under the ridge cap and breach the roof cover. Any suggestions? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Lamb Posted June 20, 2017 Report Share Posted June 20, 2017 Modified bitumen has products with different color granule finishes that look OK. Or an asphalt shingled roof over a complete ice and water shield underlayment. There must be ridge vent designs that are wind /waterproof. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Katen Posted June 20, 2017 Report Share Posted June 20, 2017 I agree with Mike's first suggestion. Granule-coated mod bit - either torched down or cold process. It's pretty much bulletproof. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marc Posted June 20, 2017 Author Report Share Posted June 20, 2017 (edited) Thanks guys. That's what it'll be. Edited June 20, 2017 by Marc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steven Hockstein Posted June 20, 2017 Report Share Posted June 20, 2017 (edited) There are special instructions for Shingles when slopes are between 2-4 on 12. Under 2:12 requires a different system. For example: http://www.gaf.com/Warranties_Technical_Documents/Steep_Slope_Guides_Application_Instructions/Shingle_Application_Instructions/Timberline_Series_Application_Instructions_English_Spanish_French.pdf As an aside, it is amazing how often I see building products installed improperly ( i.e. windows, shingles, etc...) while the installation instructions are scattered all over the worksite, written in multiple languages. There should be instructions about how to read instructions. Edited June 20, 2017 by Steven Hockstein Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nolan Kienitz Posted June 21, 2017 Report Share Posted June 21, 2017 21 hours ago, Steven Hockstein said: There are special instructions for Shingles when slopes are between 2-4 on 12. Under 2:12 requires a different system. For example: http://www.gaf.com/Warranties_Technical_Documents/Steep_Slope_Guides_Application_Instructions/Shingle_Application_Instructions/Timberline_Series_Application_Instructions_English_Spanish_French.pdf As an aside, it is amazing how often I see building products installed improperly ( i.e. windows, shingles, etc...) while the installation instructions are scattered all over the worksite, written in multiple languages. There should be instructions about how to read instructions. Part of the problem might be that many installers might note be able to "read" ... in any language. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marc Posted June 21, 2017 Author Report Share Posted June 21, 2017 1 hour ago, Nolan Kienitz said: Part of the problem might be that many installers might note be able to "read" ... in any language. That's why I didn't recommend a double underlayment on this 2.2/12 roof. The problems won't stop in this couillon contractor environment. I went with the modified bitumen recommendation, hot mopped and in the client's choice of color. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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