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Upgrade Your Roof with Confidence

Ecos Roofing, Massachusetts’ Top Choice!

1.- F8 x 10 ft. Mill Finish Aluminum Drip Edge Flashing

Give your roof maximum protection against run-off with Amerimax Home Products drip edge flashing. Drip edge is used to direct rainwater off of the roof and into your gutter system. Drip edge flashing can be used for both new construction and reroofing projects on both commercial and resident buildings adding to the products' versatility. Made with rust-free aluminum, this product is impressively durable and its factory baked-on finish makes it a low-maintenance item that can complement any home. This product is designed to be installed easily under shingles where you can nail the product under The flashing can also effectively be used as a starter strip for a true edge in order to align shingles.

Features

• Overhanging drip edge gives maximum protection from roof runoff; use along gutter line of the roof edge
• Rust-free aluminum construction for durability with a factory baked-on finish for low maintenance
• Install by nailing under shingles; 6 in. nailing edge with a 1 in. drop
• Use as starter strip for a true edge to align shingles
• For new construction and reroofs on residential and commercial buildings
• For new construction and re-roofs on residential and commercial buildings

2.- StormGuard 200 sq. ft. Synthetic Patterned-Surface Peel and Stick Roof Leak Barrier Roll

By creating a barrier at the most vulnerable areas of your asphalt shingle or metal roof (at the eaves and rakes, in valleys, around chimneys, etc.), StormGuard® Film-Surfaced Leak Barrier helps prevent leaks due to water backing up in your gutters, wind-driven rain, and in the North, damaging ice dams. It will also help protect your home from expensive wall and ceiling staining from leaks. StormGuard® Film-Surfaced Leak Barrier is a key part of the GAF Lifetime Roofing System. It’s eligible for Lifetime ltd. warranty when used on Lifetime Shingle roofs and it’s an eligible component of GAF residential enhanced warranties. It’s also covered by up to a 10-year ltd. warranty when used with other approved non-asphaltic roof coverings.

Features

  • Code Compliance and Risk Reduction: Protection against ice dams is required by most building codes4 at eaves wherever the January average temperature is 25°F (-4°C) or lower or where there is a possibility of ice forming in the eaves — i.e., the area labeled “North”. In Southern/warmer climates, leak barriers provide critical protection against wind-driven rain.
  • Strong Protection: Guards vulnerable areas of your roof including eaves and rakes, in valleys, around chimneys and skylights, and more
  • Blue Synthetic Surface: Durable, patterned film surface provides excellent wet/dry traction for installers and is perfect for full-deck application
  • Integral Surface Channels: Helps move moisture away from the walking surface
  • Cooler to Work on: The blue surface is cooler to work on (vs. typical black underlayments)
  • Versatile: 250oF high-temperature compound is perfect for use under asphalt shingles and most metal roofing systems1
  • Includes fiberglass reinforcement for added strength and durability
  • Eligible for up to a lifetime limited warranty and part of the GAF Lifetime Roofing System (See GAF Shingle & Accessory Limited Warranty and GAF Roofing System Limited Warranty for complete coverage and restrictions)
  • Note: Product may vary by store
  • 2 squares – 200 sq. ft. (18.58 m2) – excludes laps
  • 36″ x 66.7′ (914.4 mm x 20.33 m)

3.- Tiger Paw 1000 sq. ft. Premium Synthetic Roofing Underlayment Roll

Superior-quality roof deck protection should protect your home by providing a critical extra-layer of protection between your shingles and your roof deck. Tiger Paw Roof Deck Protection helps prevent wind-driven rain (or water from other sources) from infiltrating under your shingles and causing damage to your roof structure or to the inside of your home. Safer for Installers, Specially designed surface helps provide excellent walkability for installers versus conventional felts or typical synthetic underlayment's.

Features

• This product is water-resistant; it is NOT waterproof. It is intended as a secondary layer of water-shedding protection underneath the primary roof covering, such as asphalt shingles. Do NOT USE as a temporary roof or “dry-in” solution to protect property or possessions.
• Synthetic, non-woven construction provides at least 600% (i.e. 7-times) greater tear strength than standard #30 felt in addition to water resistance
• Helps remove nearly twice as much damaging moisture from your roof deck as the leading synthetic non-breathable underlayment
• Tiger paw roof deck protection resists wrinkling and buckling that can telegraph through your roof shingles and detract from its finished appearance
• Less chance of blow-off, up to 129% higher nail pull-through strength than #30 felt helps keep the product in place
• Safer for installers, specially designed surface helps provide excellent walkability for installers versus conventional felts or typical synthetic underlayment’s
• Deck-side coating, anti-skid back coating helps improve walkability, while also helping to keep the roll stationary during installation
• Stronger, synthetic, non-woven construction provides at least 600% (i.e. 7 times) greater tear strength than standard #30 felt
• Cooler to work with, light-grey surface is cooler in hot weather than conventional black felts
• Flexible application, recommended for use with asphaltic shingle roof systems, may also be used with non-asphaltic systems, such as slate, wood, metal or tile
• Versatile, can withstand UV degradation for 180-days, if necessary

4.- Pro-Start 120 lin. ft. Eave and Rake Roofing Starter Strip Shingles

Pro-Start Eave/Rake starter strip is a key part of the GAF Smart Choice Roof System Solution. Using a pre-cut eave/rake starter strip will provide a cost-effective alternative to using cut-up shingles as your starter course. Includes a high-quality, properly positioned adhesive that will tightly lock your shingles in place to help prevent blow-off. Is easy to use and install, with no cutting on the roof.

Features

• Great performance dura grip adhesive locks the first course of shingles in place, reducing the risk of shingle blow-off
• For maximum protection also install along rake edges to help protect shingles from wind uplift (and avoid the mess of hand-sealing the rake edges)
• Eliminates waste quick and easy to install with no waste
• Saves you time and labor no more wasted time cutting laminated and strip shingles
• 19 full sheets per bundle (38 individual pieces)

5.- Timberline HD Charcoal Lifetime Architectural Shingles (33.3 sq. ft. per Bundle)

Your roof can represent up to 40% of your home's curb appeal. Now, you can improve its resale value with Timberline High Definition Shingles from GAF. Professional installers have long preferred the rugged, dependable performance that only a Timberline roof can offer. But great performance is only half the story. Timberline HD Shingles will not only protect your most valuable asset but also beautify your home for years to come.

Features

• #1-selling shingles in North America; lifetime limited warranty (See GAF shingle and accessory ltd. warranty for complete coverage and restrictions, the word lifetime refers to the length of coverage provided by the GAF shingle and accessory ltd, warranty and means as long as the original individual owner(s) of a single-family detached residence [or the second owner(s) in certain circumstances] owns the property where the shingles are installed, for owners/structures not meeting the above criteria, lifetime coverage is not applicable)
• Made with Dura-Grip adhesive to seal each shingle tightly and reduce the risk of shingle blow-off
• Diamond cut granules add dimension and depth to the shingle with their multifaceted design and construction
• UV blocker (granules) helps protect against damaging sunlight for durability and long life
• Color lock ceramic firing (granules) helps maintain the true shingle color
• SpecSelect grading system (asphalt) offers fine-quality asphalt to help improve weathering in harsh conditions
• Micro weave core offers a strong foundation that helps resist cracking and splitting
• FiberTech components (core) incorporates fibers that are non-combustible, helping to provide a UL class A fire rating – the highest roofing fire rating possibleFiberTech components (core) incorporates fibers that are non-combustible, helping to provide a UL class A fire rating – the highest roofing fire rating
• Note: it is difficult to reproduce the color clarity and actual color blends of these products before selecting your color, please ask to see several full-size shingles

7.- Cobra Exhaust Vent 10.5 in. x 20 ft. Mesh Roll Ridge Vent in Black

When installed as part of a properly balanced attic ventilation system, GAF Cobra Exhaust Vent is a shingle-over exhaust vent installed at the roof ridge that helps exhaust excess heat and moisture from your attic. It comes on an easy-to-install flexible mesh roll and is hand nailable with no complicated fitting, wrapping, nail gun adapters, connectors, or end-plugs needed. Help protect your roof system from premature deterioration by installing a properly balanced attic ventilation system consisting of Cobra Exhaust Vent at the ridge and adequate intake ventilation at or near the soffit areas of your roof.

Features

  • Helps remove excess heat and moisture to protect your roof system from premature deterioration
  • 20 ft. Nail-gunnable roll with nails included for convenient installation
  • Low-profile, shingle-over design works with 12 in. wide ridge cap shingles
  • Helps promote your home’s energy efficiency by reducing excessive heat in the attic
  • Perfect height nail system fits all major nail gun makes and models, making installation easy

8.- Seal-A-Ridge Charcoal Hip and Ridge Cap Roofing Shingles

The perfect finishing touch for your new roof should be a protective ridge cap shingle. Seal-A-Ridge Ridge Cap Shingles offer protection at the high stress areas of your roof (hips and ridges) against leaks and blow-off. This traditional-look, single-layer ridge cap is factory blended to complement the look of your GAF Timberline shingles. Unlike typical 3-tab strip shingles, its pre-perforated design eliminates the need for difficult and time-consuming cuts. Dura Grip Self-Seal adhesive is factory-applied to help seal each piece tightly and reduces the risk of blow-off.

Features

• Manufactured to complement the color of your GAF Timberline shingles (unlike typical cut-up 3-tab strip shingles used as ridge cap)
• Eligible component of the GAF WindProven Limited Wind Warranty an industry first: a wind warranty with no maximum wind speed limitation – when installed with the required combination of GAF Accessories. (See WindProven Limited Warranty for details)
• Traditional-look provides a clean finishing touch on your new GAF roof
• At 6-⅔” exposure, each bundle covers 25 lineal feet and contains 45 single-layer ridge cap shingles
• Pre-perforated design for a less labor-intensive alternative to using cut-up 3-tab strip shingles as your ridge cap
• Machine-cut design ensures neater finished edges than cut-up 3-tab strip shingles
• Protects against leaks and blow-offs at the high stress areas of your roof (hips and ridges)
• Versatile: 12″ width fits easily over the most common-size ridge vents, including 11.5″ and 10.5″ ridge vents
• Dura Grip Adhesive helps seal each piece tightly and reduces the risk of ridge cap shingle blow-off
• 25-year StainGuard Plus Algae Protection Limited Warranty against blue-green algae discoloration. Proprietary GAF Time Release Algae-Fighting Technology helps protect your ridge cap shingles from unsightly stains. (Applies only to shingles with StainGuard Plus labeled packaging)
• Eligible for up to a Lifetime limited warranty when installed on Lifetime Shingle roofs.

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