Georgia Roof Guide

Shingles and Materials

Shingles, metal, underlayment, flashing and the parts of a roof system, explained for Georgia homes.

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Architectural or 3-tab shingles: which is right for a Georgia home?Architectural vs 3-tab shingles in Georgia: weight, wind warranties, lifespan, availability as 3-tab lines shrink, cost What shingle color is best for a hot Georgia summer?How shingle color changes roof and attic heat in Georgia, what cool roof shingles really reflect, where to find ratings What is drip edge, and does a Georgia roof need it?What roof drip edge does, what IRC R905.2.8.5 requires in Georgia, how it should lap with underlayment, and how a missinWhere does ice and water shield go on a Georgia roof?Where self-adhering ice and water membrane belongs on Georgia roofs, what the 2024 IRC ice barrier rule requires, and whAre impact-resistant (Class 4) shingles worth it in Georgia?What UL 2218 Class 4 really tests, what it does not promise, how Georgia's FORTIFIED discount law works, and what impactIs a metal roof a good idea for a Georgia home?Standing seam vs exposed fastener metal roofs in Georgia: hail dents, the noise myth, heat and color, upkeep, and what mOSB or plywood roof decking: which is better, and what happens at a reroof?OSB vs plywood roof decking in Georgia: span ratings and thickness, how each fails when wet, plank decks, and how deck rWhat are the types of roof flashing, and should old flashing be reused?Step, counter, apron, valley and kickout flashing explained for Georgia homes, what the code requires, and why reusing oSynthetic underlayment or felt paper: which should go under your shingles?Synthetic underlayment vs asphalt felt under Georgia shingles: performance, what the 2024 IRC requires, and the manufact

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