MAY JLC 1997
O
WOOD
ROOFS
LON
G-
LAST
ING
In a moist climate,
ventilation details
are key to a durable
shingle roof
Our company often builds
on prime beachfront
property along the coast
of Delaware. Many of
our projects are located
in communities that regulate building
styles through restrictive covenants,
which often require that cedar shingles
be used as the roofing material.
It's true that cedar shingles make an
attractive roof, but the high winds in
our region mean that we have to view
cedar shingles as more than just a
pretty face. To prevent wind-driven
moisture from turning into roof leaks,
flashing must be carefully detailed.
Roofs in our area must also be structurally
capable of withstanding the
racking forces brought on by wind
gusts in excess of