Chopped Fiberglass Roofing Contractors - What You Need To Know

With the development of new technologies to provide the customers better quality roofs, one roofing innovation stands out - chopped fiberglass roofing.

What is Chopped Fiberglass Roofing?

The Chopped Fiberglass roof system uses clay-based high-grade mollified (emulsion) asphalt. Manufacturers use the same process in building fiberglass boats, tubs, motor homes. Fiberglass roving (fiberglass rope) is fed into an air-driven chopping motor that chops the glass into millions of ½" strands with precision. The chopping gun then blows those glass strands into a fan pattern using 4 air jets, where it is precisely blended, mid-air, with 2 converging fan patterns of clay asphalt emulsion.

Although this type of roofing system has been around in the market for a number of years already, its popularity has never waned. It continues to be a favorite by the homeowners, developers and business owners. Why? Because of its numerous advantages.

What are the advantages?

1. It has more tensile strength or capability of being stretched than steel.

2. It is more rust proof than metal roofs.

3. It is harder to dent than metal roofs.

4. It is more resistant to bad weather conditions such as hailstorms.

5. When combined with emulsion using a special technique, it strengthens the membrane and evens the rate of expansion and contraction over the entire roof.

6. It is also one of the most heat and fire resistant roofing materials in the market.

7. It is affordable.

8. It has long term warranty (12 years standard, upgradable to 20 years)

9. It has faster installation process

How do you install it?

Installing fiberglass roofs can be a specialty area, so it is important that it be installed correctly in order to get the best performance and the longest life span for the roof.

What to look for when choosing a chopped fiberglass roofing contractor?

1. Experience is critical for this type of roofing material.

2. Expertise in the installation of fiberglass roofing material should also be considered

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Glass Block Wall and Bar Sizes For Design and Installation Success

Why can't designing and installing a glass block wall or bar be as easy as putting together Lego blocks," a customer once asked. Although it's not that easy, with the new shapes, sizes, prefabrication techniques and installation accessories available today this unique glass wall product is being used increasingly in homes, businesses and commercial buildings. Follow these 5 steps and you'll be able to create a cool, stylish, and easy to maintain wall or bar.

Where do you want to use your glass block wall or bar? How big do you want to make the wall?

These specialized glass walls can be used on the inside, within the exterior structure of the home or building, or even on the outside. Most common uses include partition walls to separate rooms, shower walls, and bars for the kitchen and recreation rooms. When you are designing and determining the materials needed for this project the size and shape of the wall are critical.

o Glass block bar sizes & shapes - Most bars are built 40" high (5 courses of 8" blocks stacked on top of each other). The countertop is installed after the block work is finished. For extra stability and cool design consider making your bar with either an "L shaped" or angled shape design or rounded (radius) look. The bars should be anchored into one wall for added support.

o Glass block wall sizes & shapes - Block walls can be built virtually any size, however the maximum dimensions of each wall section (or panel) will vary based on the thickness of the block  and if the wall will be on the inside or exterior of the home or building. Since most walls are built using the 3 7/8" thick size, here's a quick reference for how big you can make your wall without the need for some type of engineered steel or aluminum support structure between your glass panels:The installation of block walls can be made much easier with the use of spacers, installation systems, or purchasing pre-made sections of block. Here's a quick overview of each type of approach:

o Glass Block Spacers - In the old days block had to be laid piece by piece by a skilled mason contractor - these skilled craftsmen can be expensive and difficult to find. With the use of all plastic spacers the blocks can be laid uniformly and the spacers even help to keep the wall or bar flush and in place as you're building it. Spacers are available for either straight or radius walls.

o Installation systems - The new vinyl stack installation system uses vinyl horizontal and vertical spacers between the blocks to align and hold the blocks in place for easy assembly. Silicone is used to bond the blocks to the vinyl spacers on the inside of the block wall. This system can be used for interior and exterior applications. Special tile grout or silicone can be used to finish off the joints.

o Prefabricated or pre-made block sections - With the vinyl stack installation system sections of block can be pre-assembled and installed in the field. Glass block panel manufacturers can build these sections for you, often saving time and money to complete the job. These sections should be designed considering who(m) will be installing the wall and where it is physically located on the project site.
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