Introducing Atlas Pinnacle Sun Shingles! The first pollution and smog-reducing shingle that also is energy efficient and helps reduce heat gain!
Atlas Pinnacle Sun on a normal size roof equals having 2 to 3 trees in your yard fighting pollution. The shingles are designed to absorb smog and co2. It collects on the shingles and when it rains the pollution then converts into nitrates for your yard as the rain carries it down to the ground.
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Sherry Holmes (daughter of Mike Holmes) Introduces Pinnacle® Sun Shingles
See how the #1 shingle in America fights pollution, saves money, and does what no other shingle does!
We carry the largest variety of roofing brands in Hampton Roads
At Better View Windows and More, we treat our customers like family. This is why we make sure our customers have strong and comfortable homes by helping them with their home remodeling projects, including roofing replacement.
Your roofing system is your main defense against different weather conditions. It ensures you maintain a comfortable indoor space for you and your family and keeps you protected from heavy rainfall, intense heat, and strong winds. If you need a timely replacement for your old roof, we’re the contractors that you can trust.
We specialize in residential, multi-family, and light commercial.
We are proud installers of GAF and Atlas®, two of the most popular brands in the industry. Since we are certified contractors, we can back your roofing system with strong warranties.
Our roofing division has grown a lot in the last two years. Many clients have told us they did not know we did roofing. Better View Roofing and Siding is part of Better View Windows and More. We have both names so we can reach both audiences.
Your Top-Notch Roofing Company
Our years of experience let us make sure to provide a sound recommendation when choosing the right roofing system that will suit your needs. We proudly specialize in the following brands:
- GAF Roofing – When you’re looking for the most economical solution, GAF shingles allow us to give you the best value at the lowest price. However, keep in mind GAF is the cheapest shingle we can buy and also what you see on the shelf at Lowe’s and Home Depot.
- Atlas Roofing – When you are looking for a premium asphalt roof system, in our professional opinion, Atlas is better. For example, both John, the owner of Better View, and Mike Holmes use the Atlas roofing product on their personal homes.
- Owens Corning Roofing – Owens Corning makes a great quality shingle, better than GAF, but not quite as good as Atlas because they lack anti-algae resistance. Owens Corning exceeds the other two brands by having the best vibrant selection of colors.
Let’s Start Your Roofing Project Today
Create a better home for you and your family by hiring Us.
We can also help you with your exterior projects such as windows, doors, and sidings.
Save 30% or more off a new roof when you purchase your solar system from Better View.
Residential
Better View Roofing provides a variety of residential roofing options and services. We take pride in making sure you get the right roof for your situation whether that is your long-term primary residence or rental property. We offer economy roofing solutions, midgrade options, and high-end Hurricane rated impact shingles. The biggest thing that makes us different is that we will not try to sell you something you don’t need. With our wide variety of products, we can help you get the best value and cost.
Multi-Family & Light Commercial
Better View Roofing has years of experience with roofing apartments, condos, and businesses. We have the knowledge to make sure you and your tenants have a great experience and we know how to stay out of everyone’s way as best as possible. We know how to set up covered walkways for the safety of the residents. We have used cranes on 6+ story buildings. We can set and meet expectations that will give you the smoothest installation possible when taking on a large project. We also have plenty of references from clients to leave you confident you have picked the right company.
Go to our gallery to see some of the Residential and Multi-Family jobs we have done.
Can’t decide on the color from little color samples. Come see the largest roofing wall in Hampton Roads! Or check out our color selector online!
The #1 Roof Problem Is Algae
Atlas shingles provide the very best algae resistance in the market with its Scotch-guard protector.
Typical Causes of Roof Problems
A. Lack of Maintenance
The failure to find and correct minor roof deterioration in the earliest stages is probably the greatest cause of premature roof problems. This is particularly true of roofing materials applied on relatively low-sloped roofs.
B. Weathering
All roofing materials deteriorate from exposure to the weather at rates determined largely by the kind of material and the conditions of exposure. In general, inorganic roofing materials tend to deteriorate less rapidly from exposure than organic roofing materials. All types of roofing materials may be damaged by hail. Exposure to air pollutants and industrial or salt-laden atmospheres may accelerate the deterioration process of some roofing materials.
C. Wind Damage
Roofing materials are subject to damage from strong winds and flying debris. Generally, roofs are not designed to withstand winds of hurricane and tornado intensity. However, roofs may also be damaged by winds of moderate intensity, with gust that may reach 50 to 75 miles per hour.
The primary cause of wind damage is from the partial vacuum created by wind blowing over the edge of the roof. Nature tries to neutralize the low-pressure area by bringing in air from a higher pressure area, usually from inside the building. This air pushes up on the bottom side of the roof assembly and, over time, loosens fasteners and breaks the adhesion making the roof susceptible to damage from the next moderate or strong wind.
To counteract the effects of winduplift forces, the roofing and insulation should be adequately fastened to the roof deck, and a securely-fastened perimeter detail should be provided.
IMPORTANT ACCESSORIES
The beauty of your roof is only half the story. Underneath are several additional layers. Better View offers a variety of accessories for your roof.
- Ice & Rain Underlayments
- Underlayments
- Shingle Starter
- Cement & Sealants
- Different Shingle Styles
- Ventilation
- Hip & Ridge Shingles
The above illustration shows the placement of important accessories for new roof installation and is not meant to show proper installation techniques. Visit the Better View Showroom to learn more.
E. Flashing Failures
The function of flashings is to provide a watertight junction between roofing materials and roof projections or other parts of the structure, and between roof sections. Flashings should be designed to furnish service for at least as long as the materials used in the field of the roof. Flashings are the most vulnerable part of any roof. Their importance and the importance of maintaining them properly cannot be overemphasized.
Many early roof problems are actually flashing problems. Often, repairing the flashings or providing new flashings is all that is needed to make the roof watertight again.
Most flashing problems result from inadequate flashing design or faulty construction. Many flashing problems can be reduced or eliminated by careful examination by competent inspectors during roof installation, and by regularly scheduled inspection and maintenance.
In many instances, leaks occur at flashings where there are no flashing defects. These leaks may be the result of open joints in a masonry wall or coping cap, which permits water to enter behind the flashings and into the building. This problem may be eliminated by “through-wall” flashings.
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