Residential roofing project to replace a 3,400 sq. ft. shingle roof for a one-story house with a large attached porch and garage on Westbrook Drive..
We replaced a 3,400 sq. ft. roof on this single-story home. The roof had one layer of roofing materials. All shingles, felt paper, flashing, pipe boots, roof vents, and nails were removed. We completed the installation of the new roof system in two days, utilizing a large project crew.
A residential roof is a combination of roofing materials and components that form a complete roof system. Every part of this roof system plays a crucial role in protecting occupants from the elements.
We tore off a single-layer roof (shingles, felt paper, and nails) down to the deck.
We replaced any damaged decking material with new plywood. Decking is the wooden boards or plywood sheets that make up the roof surface. These boards are what your shingles and other components are attached to. We won't know if the decking is damaged until the old roof is torn off. Rotting boards are replaced before installing new roofing components. Installation of new synthetic felt on the roof.
New flashing was installed. Roof flashing is metal placed where your shingles butt up against something, like a wall or chimney, or in open valleys. If your flashing isn't rusted and the metal's integrity is still strong, it won't need to be replaced. If it's damaged or deteriorated, or if you're upgrading from 3-tab to dimensional asphalt shingles, your roof flashing will be replaced.
We installed new synthetic felt underlayment on the roof. Underlayment is a material used over your decking to provide additional protection. It is your roof's last line of defense.
We installed Rollex Drip Edge along the eaves and gables of the roof. Drip edge is the metal flashing installed at the edges of the roof to help direct water away from your fascia and other roofing components.
We installed weather and ice shield along the eaves of the roof and in valleys. Roof valleys are crucial to keeping water flowing in the right direction down your roof. They need something to protect them from the constant flow of water when it rains. Ice-and-water shield is a waterproof membrane that protects your roof's valleys from ice and water damage.
We installed new roof vents. Without proper attic ventilation, the life of your roof will be drastically reduced due to the continual expansion and contraction of trapped hot and cold air. Your roof vents stop this from happening by allowing your attic to breathe correctly.
We replaced all pipe boots. Your roof pipes need to be covered, so water doesn't run down them into your home. A pipe boot is a synthetic rubber boot that goes around roof penetrations (such as sewer pipes) to prevent leaks.
We installed CertainTeed Landmark Shingles using the manufacturer's specification of six roofing nails per shingle.
CertainTeed Landmark Ridge Cap was installed according to the manufacturer's specifications. Ridge capping is the finishing trim installed at the peak where the two slopes of a roof meet. They're thicker than regular shingles and pre-bent to form to the ridges on your roof. Ridge capping will be replaced during a roof replacement. Some roofing contractors use 3-tab asphalt shingles as ridge capping to cut costs. We only use manufacturer-supplied ridge capping.
Ice-and-Water Shield was installed in all valleys, along eaves, rakes, and gable ends, per the manufacturer's specifications. This self-adhesive membrane protects against water penetration from ice dams. It is also used around chimneys, skylights, and other protrusions through the roof. The membrane protects against water infiltration, which can lead to wood rot and potential damage to the home.
The manufacturer's warranty was transferred to the owner for all materials. The owner provided a five-year warranty for installation labor.
Blackhawk Roofing is a licensed, certified, and insured roofing contractor. We specialize in residential roofing and EPDM commercial roofing. We have repaired or replaced thousands of old and damaged roofs in Springfield and Central Illinois.
