• Burr thoroughly inspects your roof, attic and ventilation system prior to presenting the scope of work. Otherwise how can you know what your problems are and then the solution options to solve them?

• Burr’s almost 40 years experience in the residential home improvement industry means your friends, family and neighbors have trusted them, you can too.
• A big reason Burr’s been around so long is because of their quality of workmanship.Burr has earned Certainteed’s SELECT Shingle Roofer status. This status can afford you 3. 4 or 5 Star extended warranty coverage due to the rigorous testing and training of Burr roofing installers and supervisors; call for more details.
• You are fully protected against claims for any injuries that might occur during your project.Burr is registered with the Connecticut Dept of Consumer Affairs, is fully insured for liability, and carries workers’ compensation coverage.
• You will have a working project supervisor for any Burr crew that works on your project.
• You can contact Burr 24 hour/ 7 days/week through their emergency call system, should an urgent need arise.
• Your house and yard will be fully protected during your project becauseBurr uses tarps on every job for the sides of your house and to cover your landscaping.
• Burr’s not finished with your project until you say we’re finished with their clean up. Everything will be restored as close to its original condition as possible (e.g. there may be some indentations in your grass, etc.).

Roof Types

Burr Roofing, Siding, and Windows specializes in the following types of roof replacement:

Asphalt Shingles

Although we are able to offer products from all major manufacturers we feature CertainTeed because they offer the best products, best product warranties and fewest problems. In addition, Certainteed offers you the broadest range of color and style choices. But you’ll see it’s not style over substance. You’ll get a roof that’s made from the highest quality materials and backed by a strong warranty program.

Asphalt shingles are a very economical roofing choice, which have a large share of the market, including most houses with sloping roofs. They are extremely durable and come in a variety of styles and color.

30, 40, 50, and Lifetime Warranties Available!

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Traditional	Luxury

Many other styles and colors are available!

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See what type of shingle looks best for your style of home!

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Cedar Roofing

Cedar Shingle

Cedar Shake

Red cedar is the most regularly used wood in North America for the purpose of roof shingles and shakes.

Cedar shingles are sawn from wood blocks. They are tapered and generally have a smooth surface. Cedar shakes are split from wood blocks; they are less uniform in thickness than shingles, are sometimes grooved, and often have little taper.

The most important property to consider when buying cedar shingles and cedar shakes is durability, and its resistance to decay. Some woods, such as the red cedar, have natural durability and that makes it the most regularly used wood for shingles. Cedar roofing shakes and shingles also provide excellent insulation as a roofing material.

The most obvious features that distinguish cedar shakes and cedar shingles from each other are their unique visual characteristics. Cedar shingles provide your roof with a more tailored look, while cedar shakes supply a more rugged appearance. Shingles and shakes can be used on sidewalls as well as roofs and come in varying lengths, typically 18 inches for Shingles, 24 inches for the shake and in random widths.

Cedar wood for roofs is a very practical choice, producing a beautiful result in a roofing project. The strength and beauty of red cedar wood for roofs make it a great building material for most any home!

Our cedar roofing offers you:

• Elegant Look – natural honey and cinnamon tones of cedar wood, which later mature to a seasoned and distinguished-looking silvery gray
• Practicality – excellent insulation means cooler temperatures inside in the summer and warmth in the winter
• Durability – natural wind and moisture resistance

Our cedar shingles provide your roof with a more tailored look, while cedar shakes supply a more rough-hewn appearance.

Your choice of cedar shingles or cedar shakes will depend on aesthetic effect personally desired for your cedar roofing. But either choice from our will enhance any property for look, performance, and value.

Modified Bituman

Modified Bitumen Membranes have the flexibility for accommodating stress. The process mixes asphalt with synthetic polymers, which “modifies” the bitumen. The added synthetics give the roof additional flexibility and resistance to environmental stresses, such as UV rays, ozone stresses, extreme temperatures and movement. These membranes are also resistant to heavy traffic, punctures, and tears.

During Modified Bitumen

Finished Modified Bitumen

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Copper Roofing

Copper Roofing exceeds all possible expectations for beauty, durability and affordability in a premium roofing product.

A Copper Roof system is designed to look good on any building that would look good in shingles. Only better! Copper’s elegant simplicity works with diverse building types ranging from historic to contemporary and in settings both rural and urban. Their surface weathers gracefully and naturally to a green patina that both protects and adds distinction.

Copper’s longevity is legendary. Almost all of the copper produced throughout time is still in use. In addition to being 100% recyclable, most architectural copper produced today has a recycled content of nearly 75%. Thus, not only is copper the best choice to protect a structure, it’s also the best choice to protect the environment.

When installed properly, copper roofs last a lifetime, as they are resistant to corrosion and fire, and are extremely durable. Copper roofing does not require any decoration, cleaning or maintenance, because of the protective patina developed over time, which heavily reduces your expenses.

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Why Take Risks ?

It is estimated that 9 out of 10 homes in North America do not have proper attic ventilation. Why? Because most people are unaware that attic ventilation can impact the longevity of their entire home! For example, in the summer, an improperly ventilated attic can cause heat to build in excess of 160°F. This superheated air eventually penetrates the ceiling insulation into the living area below.

• Premature aging of your roofing system (“fried” shingles)
• Warping, cracking, or breaking down of wood framing
• Damage to siding, exterior or interior paint, and wallpaper
• Higher energy costs

A properly ventilated attic can help reduce the load on your air conditioner by moving the superheated air out of your attic before it builds up and causes damage.

In the winter, various household appliances, bathtubs, showers, and cooking vapors can contribute to excess moisture build-up. Improperly ventilated attics will allow this moisture to collect and cling to the underside of the roof. There, it will condense and fall, soaking the attic insulation and reducing its efficiency.

• Roof deck warping and rotting of the wood frame
• Mildew growth
• Buckling of shingles and felt

Proper Attic Ventilation

Proper attic ventilation systems allow a continuous flow of outside air through the attic (see illustration at

left), protecting the efficiency of the insulation and helping to lower

temperatures in the living space.

It consists of a balance between air intake (at your eaves or soffits) and air exhaust (at or near your roof ridge).

NOTE: The FHA (Federal Housing Administration)

recommends a minimum of at least 1 square foot of attic ventilation (both intake and exhaust)

for every 300 square feet of attic space. For example, if your attic

is 900 square feet, you need a total of 3 square feet of ventilation.

This amount is generally divided equally between intake and exhaust

ventilation (i.e., 11/2 feet of each), to insure proper air flow through

the attic.

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