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In this 52nd episode of About the House with Troy Galloway, Troy talks about roofing materials. Find out about some of the different types of underlayment, shingles, and metals that can be used on a roof and the advantages of each of them.

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5:10 underlayment

6:40 Eureka Roofing with Rick Hinkson https://youtu.be/HQSsJ4yORr4

8:25 felt paper

12:28 self sealing underlayment

14:48 VA and FHA won't allow more than 2 roof layers

15:25 fire codes

17:00 consider the cost, lifespan, and warranty of your materials

17:25 find a qualified contractor that will be in business for a long time to come

18:08 asphalt shingles

21:50 some suppliers might offer a discount near the end of the season

22:00 class H shingles are rated for tornadoes

23:00 clay and concrete tiles

27:00 wood shingles

30:00 metal roofs like aluminum, copper, steel, and zinc

38:30 zinc is fungus and insect proof

40:30 solar