The most popular question we get all the time is gun nailing your new roof as good has hand nailing.  Well first let me say this; both are accepted methods per the manufactures of the shingles.  The only banned method is staples. Back in the early 90’s there were a few fly by night contractors stapling on new roof shingles.  That was a disaster waiting to happen.  At Scro’s Roofing Company we ONLY Hand Nail!  For years we offered both hand nailed or gun nailed new roofs. For 20 Years we never had not one issue with our new roof installations, Never! Since we have switched back to 100% Hand Nailing Only.  We just feel like we are “Old School Roofers” so we wanted to stick with our “Old School” roofing methods. We use 1.25″ Electro Galvanized Roofing Nails made in the USA!  If you have any further questions about our methods of nailing contact us at 919-461-0937

At Scro’s Roofing Company we are proud to offer 100% hand nailed New Roof installations.  All of our new Roofs are installed nail by nail and by hand. Yep that’s right the superior way to install new roofs. Our new roofs meet and usually exceed all manufacture specifications.  We use a 5-6 nail pattern on each shingle which is far better than the 4 nail minimum required by the manufacture. We use 1.25″ Electro Galvanized Roofing Nails made in the USA!  Our new roofing crews are certified and properly trained on the critical placement of the nails on the double blue lines or nailing strips.  Our new Roofs are inspected as they are being installed to assure we meet or exceed these requirements.  Hand nailed roof installations began back in the old days when they used 1″x4″ and 1″x6″ wood slats for roof decking.  The hand nail would be felt by the roofer as it was driven in between the joints of the deck boards.  Today we still use the hand nail method with our new roofs because we are just “Old School”!  We have the best experienced and highly trained roofers with years of roofing knowledge to bring you the best quality roofing installation, hands down.  We back our new Roofs with an Optional GAF 25-Year Golden Pledge Labor Warranty!

Why we use Squirrel Safe Plumbing Pipe Flashing’s. Cause in some cases squirrel’s eat plumbing pipe flashing’s all kinds plastic, lead etc. We have seen them eat the back of aluminum gutters, gutter guards, wood fascia boards and other wood trim and siding. If you have a squirrel problem seek a professional to have them removed.

Do squirrels eat “Lead” Plumbing Pipe Flashing’s? Yes, they also chew through plastic and rubber ones too. We have recently went to “Squirrels Safe” pipe flashing’s that also have a neoprene seal with a 20 Year Warranty. We also have seen squirrels eat the aluminum gutters, shingles and many other exterior building materials.

We install our new Roofs with “Cut Valley’s” this is what it looks like and this is why we think it is the best installation for a valley. First we install a 36″ wide Ice & Water Shield in all Valleys. We then install the lower Roof or lower pitched Roof first and run it 24″ up under the opposing Roof. We then install the other Roof over that valley, snap a line and make a clean straight cut. This allows the water to shed faster and not get the heavy thick woven valley problem.

We install GAF WeatherWatch Ice & Water Shield in All Valley’s, Where Roofs meet walls, Dormers, Chimney’s, Roof Penetrations and low sloped Roofs 3/12 and less. We also offer Optional Ice & Water Shield installed at all Roof Eaves. Call for Pricing.  Not Required in North Carolina.

Sometimes when we tear off a Roof we discover that the house has 3/8″ thick plywood and worse if it was installed over 24″ on center Roof rafters. The solution is that we often have to re-deck the entire Roof with an additional layer of 1/2″ OSB and stagger the existing layout which now gives us a stable and solid Roof deck to attach your new Roof to.

Roof Deck Protection should help protect your home and reduce trapped moisture at the same time (amazingly, most synthetic underlayments do NOT!). It provides a critical extra layer of protection between your shingles and your roof deck — to help prevent wind-driven rain (or water from other sources) from infiltrating under your shingles and causing damage to your roof structure or to the inside of your home. In addition, premium-quality roof deck protection will:

• Help reduce trapped moisture from inside your attic, allowing it to escape (to help prevent structural decay, mold, and mildew)

• Provide longer-lasting leak protection than conventional “felts” (which can rot or become brittle before your shingles reach the end of their useful life)

• Lie flatter, so your shingles will lie flat and uniform Deck-Armor™ Premium Breathable Roof Deck Protection is a key part of the GAF Lifetime Roofing System and has even earned the prestigious Good Housekeeping Seal.