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Bob makes his fourth visit to the home in Norwell, MA. The roof, which was sheathed with Georgia-Pacific Plytanium, was put on the house in cold weather. There is concern about adhesion between the StormGuard and the roof deck so Deck-Armor is laid down between the two as a breathable underlayment. It will eliminate the possibility of frost damage.
Metal roofing is installed on the addition. Hal Martin of the Metal Men explains that this roofing material offers stronger protection against rust, especially at the ends of the roofline. A ridge cap prevents rain and moisture from getting into the roof cap. Care must be taken installing the Galvalume panels because they are large and unwieldy and can bend and be scratched.
The photovoltaic panels are a clean way of generating energy for the household. When the house is not using its electrical energy generated from the panels, the electricity is fed back into the utility grid, creating a credit for the customer. Many states have programs to help subsidize the cost of installing solar panels to make them more affordable for homeowners. It’s worth considering given the amount of equity it builds in the house.
