3 Typical Ways to Shingle A Valley

A lot of of today's new homes have a roofing system with numerous gables and roof configurations. When two roof planes meet at an inside corner of a roof, a valley is created. Valleys are exposed to an incredible deal of water so it truly is vital to create them as watertight as possible.

Regardless the method utilized to shingle the valley, a profitable installation begins with correct preparation. Taking the correct steps prior to applying your shingles will be the best approach to prevent roof leaks. Here are three main types of valleys used on residential roofing systems in the United States.

Woven Valley Style

Woven valley sseem to have fallen out of favor in most regions of the country, mainly because they take longer to install. Unlike other valleys, woven is the most water-resistant and don't require sealing with messy roofing cement.

Advantages:

-Shingles don't need to be cut
-Shingles don't rely on asphalt roof cement to be sealed
-interlocking weave provides double coverage
-Most weather and wind resistant

Open Metal Valley Style

Open metal valleys are probably the most decorative style of valley. They're used traditionally with wood shingles, tile or slate roofing although they can also work with asphalt shingles. Open valleys are most durable when lined with copper or steel.

Advantages:

-Variety of metals can be used to give different look
-Most decorative valley
-Works well with laminated shingles
-Very durable valley

Closed-Cut Valley

The nice thing about a closed-cut valley is the rate at which they can be installed and the fact that both sides of the roof don't need to be shingled at the same time. When you install a closed-cut valley you can cut after or during the installation. This valley is usually used with laminated or asphalt shingles.

Advantages:

-The two roof planes don't need to be shingled at the same time
-Cut valleys are quicker to install than weaving
-Cut valleys provide crisp look

These three valleys offer advantages for both esthetics and installation. All three of these valleys can be installed throughout the US and offer a different look. If you are looking for someone to help you install your roofing system of choose the right valley for your home, contact Koehn Construction: Denver Roofing Company. They offer roof repair and roof replacement services throughout the Denver metro.

Content taken from FineHomebuilding's Roofing: Flashing & Waterproofing