EF1 Tornado Roof Shingle

Protect your home with a wind resistant roof shingle by Atlas – built with HP Technology which has 2 lines of FASTAC® sealant that ensure they can withstand very high winds. With twice the actual adhesion capability of standard shingles, these shingles adhere faster. Atlas wind resistant shingles are built with HP Technology so they can stand up to Nature’s worst weather and are warranted up to 130 mph or an EF1 tornado wind speed. This is well beyond the highest current wind levels required by most building codes.

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Tornado Alley

If you home or business is located in north Texas, there's a good chance it's located in Tornado Alley.  This is the massive area of the United States that stretches from South Dakota, through Nebraska, Kansas, and Oklahoma into north Texas where tornadoes are most frequent.  Despite the elevated frequency of destructive tornadoes, building codes, such as requiring strengthened roofs and more secure connections between the building and its foundation, are not necessarily stricter compared to other areas of the U.S.  Therefore, it's even more important that homeowners and business owners prepare their roof for high winds.

Enhanced Fujita scale (EF-Scale)

The Enhanced Fujita scale (EF-Scale) rates the strength of tornadoes in the United States based on the damage they cause.  Introduced in 1971 by Tetsuya Theodore Fujita (Mr. Tornado), it began operational use in the United States on February 1, 2007 - a damage scale and only a proxy for actual wind speeds - differentiates tornado intensity and links tornado damage with wind speed. Fujita was a pioneer in the development of tornado overflight and damage survey techniques, which he used to study and map[3] the paths of the two tornadoes that hit Lubbock, Texas on May 11, 1970

The dry line is an important factor in severe weather (the potential to cause damage, serious social disruption, or loss of human life) frequency in the Great Plains of North America. Types of severe weather vary, however there are forms and effects of severe weather such as high winds, hail,  thunderstorms, downbursts, lightning, tornadoes, and more.

PERTEX will do more than repair or re-roof your home or business. We will educate you through the entire process from start-to-finish.

Insurance policies state that they pay for Accidental Direct Physical Loss due to a covered loss (ADPL) which means everything damaged – full scope of work – project requirements, milestones, deliverables, end products, documents and reports that are expected) by the high winds and hail, not just your roof. PERTEX will coach and help you navigate the claims process and maximize your insurance proceeds for the premiums you pay, complete with a 2 year limited warranty.

Hail and tornado season hits Texas every year, causing over $1 billion in damages to roofs. Save yourself hundreds of dollars by making sure you understand your coverage and taking time to have your roof inspected today.  Call (214) 734-6270 for better roofing solutions.

Why did my roof change color?

What happen to my beautiful roof?
If you live in Texas, you know that the clouds dumped a lot of rain that caused major problems statewide.  What you may not know is the annual precipitation in Texas last year reached 80 inches or nearly 7 feet of rain, or in layman terms, as tall as a king size mattress.  Folks, this is more than a lot of rain, this is rain that has the potential to ruin your roof.  Combine last years extreme rain with hail and high winds - you better make sure you have the best protection on top of your home and better roofing solutions.

Why did my roof change color?
There’s no argument that over time and early in the life cycle of your roof, it can slowly but surely start to transform.  You might see ugly black streaks caused by algae (Gloeocapsa Magma) that grows from a dot to a spot to a streak.  Older algae decompose and hold moisture, which enables the entire colony to grow even more rapidly. Homeowners often say that they noticed a spot, and in a matter of months, half the roof shingles were covered. Increased moisture levels lead to the growth of lichen, mold and even moss - hiding a beautifully designed roof color if the problem is not inspected and repaired by a professional roofer.

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What can I do to keep my roof looking pretty?
Lets face it, all roofing shingles are not the same.  Some shingle manufacturers add only a 3 to 5 percent blend of copper granules.  Copper?  Yes, the amount of copper granules used per shingle varies from one manufacturer to another.  This means only very light coverage on the shingles, which cannot help prevent algae from growing and black streaks from forming in the gaps.  You may have learned back in high school that the liver, muscle and bone are the main areas where copper is found in humans.  But when it comes to building materials, copper is used as a conductor of heat, electricity, and a defense against algae.

Unlike other algae resistant shingles, Atlas shingles featuring Scotchgard™ Protector have a minimum 10 percent blend of copper granules distributed across every shingle. Independent third party testing verifies this process — just one of the many requirements that make Atlas shingles worthy of the Scotchgard™ name.  Moreover, to ensure a roof remains algae-free from top to bottom, the copper granules are uniformly distributed across accessory shingles, including the hip & ridge shingles. This leaves no gaps in coverage and less of an opportunity for black streaks to grow.  Simply stated, Scotchgard™ Protector is built in so that the color you choose is the color you keep.

Who can fix problems with my roof?
PERTEX believes that a home is one of your most important possessions. We make every effort to make it appear its best - making sure it lasts you for many years to come. PERTEX Roofing simply does the homework others will not do - maximize your insurance proceeds for the premiums you pay.

We realize that in order to be successful in this competitive business it is important to build a positive relationship with our clients. As premier Dallas roofers we are known for delivering superb workmanship and outstanding customer service.

If you believe your roof was damaged, send email to inspection@pertexroofing.com now, before decay and leaks take over.

We will conduct a full inspection on your roof for free! (A $500 Value). We will identify all issues associated with the repair or replacing the roof on your home or building. It is our primary goal to return your property to pre-loss condition or better. Over time (months, not years), damage to the granules on your shingles and you roof directly to the elements, resulting in decay and leaks to your roof.

Contact PERTEX Roofing as soon as possible.  Call 214-734-6270 to learn about our free roof inspection.

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