J Carnes & Son Roofing, Company

Underlayment is one of the most important elements when installing a roof system. Traditionally known felt paper has been proven to rot or become brittle before shingles can reach there useful life. This product is out dated and not recommended. To provide a critical extra layer of protection...

Ice and Water Shield or Bituthene is a membrane that works primarily as a leak and ice dam barrier. It is the first component installed on your new roof system. This product will help protect your roof deck in case of water damming in your gutters, wind driven rain, and, damaging ice dams. We...

First we clean your chimney of all existing tar and metal flashings. The deck around the chimney is thoroughly inspected for loose wood and or rot. If either of these are present we will repair. Next, if applicable we build a cricket at the back of the chimney. A cricket is basically a small peak...

TPO and PVC roofs are lightweight, single ply, white membrane roofs. The seams are either heat welded, glued or self-adhered. These white membranes are energy efficient and will meet ENERGY STAR reflectivity standards when installed and maintained. J Carnes & Son Roofing is a proud installer of...

We use only top of the line 8 inch aluminum drip edge around the entire perimeter of all roofs. Drip edge prevents water from running down behind the trim of your home. Watch out for companies who try and cut cost with a less performing 5 inch drip edge. Customers can choose between a milled...

Precut starter strips are one of the most overlooked parts of a roofing system. Most roofers try and reduce cost by fabricating starter strips out of shingle scraps. This method does not guarantee a glue line at the leading edges of your roof. We use only precut starter strips that are installed...

In the summer heat buildup in the attic can lead to the transfer of heat back into the home. When heat transfers back into the home in the summertime it will raise energy costs by putting a load on the AC unit reducing energy efficiency. Heat buildup also encourages premature aging and cracking of...

Capping a roof, when shingling, is the final step in the roofing process. The cap serves to seal the ridge or hips of the roof where the shingles come together from either side. We install only factory cut cap accessories made specifically for the architectural shingles we are installing. Most...

Almost every steep slope residential roof system installed in the northeast involves asphalt shingles. Even with an array of premium shingle styles available, nowadays, most homeowners opt for the best bang for their buck and choose a standard 30yr architectural shingle. Despite the fact that we...

Asphalt rolled roofing was once one of the more popular roofing materials used in the low sloped roofing market. This type of roofing has its benefits as well as drawbacks. Here are a few of the pro's and con's when considering asphalt rolled roofing. Pro's of Asphalt Rolled Roofing Cost: One...