Learning Center: Roofing

Roof decking (also called roof sheathing) is the foundational layer that creates a solid base for your entire roofing system. Installed directly atop the roof's structural supports (trusses or rafters), it forms the crucial substrate to which all other roofing materials attach.

At Integrity Home Exteriors, we've seen firsthand how wind damage can devastate a home's roofing system. Wind damage is one of the most common causes of roof deterioration, accounting for 40.7% of all homeowners' insurance property damage claims in 2022.

The storm passed through last night. Today, everything looks fine. But does it?

When severe weather strikes, your roof stands as your home's first line of defense. Understanding how to properly assess storm damage is crucial for protecting your investment and ensuring your family's safety.

The storm hits. Water finds its way in. Now what?

Impact-Resistant Roofing: Superior Protection for Your Home Impact-resistant roofing materials represent a significant advancement in building technology, designed to protect structures from the damaging effects of severe weather.

The Hidden Cost of 'Just OK' Roofing As a savvy homeowner, you understand that true value often goes deeper than the price tag. When it comes to protecting your home, you're probably already aware that "just OK" is rarely good enough in the long run.

The snow melts. The birds return. And the roof has something to tell you.

Toledo, Ohio. Where the weather turns on a dime. Especially during storm season.

Toledo homeowners need to prepare their roofs for the upcoming storm season. Located in the Midwest, Toledo experiences powerful thunderstorms during spring and summer months, with significant threats from high winds, heavy rain, and hail.