Asphalt Shingle Roofing

A new roof is a large investment...and it is crucial to the safety and value of your home. Expensive repairs and overall lack of a high integrity barrier to protect you and your family from the outside elements can result from a cheaply installed roof.  With our industry wide reputation for superb quality and value from the start to the finish of your project, you know you can count on Exterior Solutions Roofing to make the process as clear and smooth as possible.

As part of the overall installation process, you are entering into a relationship.  This relationship can quickly turn sour if you do not choose your contractor with care.  You should feel comfortable with your contractor and know how and where you can contact him.  Ask for a "Certificate of Insurance" to verify both liability (for your property) and worker's compensation (for their workers).  You should also review references and professional affiliations (Better Business Bureau, etc) as well as checking for a home improvement license number.

The following is what you can expect from us to ensure your high quality installation:

 - Surface Preparation/ Demolition

• All necessary permits are obtained by the contractor.
• A dumpster is brought in and removed upon completion.
• All existing shingles, tar paper and flashing are fully removed.
• All sheathing and roof penetration flashings are inspected and loose sheathing is re-nailed securely at no additional charge.
• Rotted Sheathing, if seen, is repaired or replaced per customer consent.

-  Installing Your New Roof

• An ice and water shield is installed above all gutter edges, in valleys, and around all roof penetrations to prevent water infiltration.  This crucial step is often completely skipped by other roofing contractors!
• 30lb. felt under-layment (tar paper) is laid down as a protective layer just under the shingles.
• It is vital to install new aluminum flashing around roof edges. This is another step that is skipped by many contractors to keep their cost low, at the price of possibly rotting the fascia and peeling the house paint due to water run-off.
• Install new pipe vent boots and ridge vent.  A ridge vent can be cut for you if you do not currently have one--this allows the house to breathe and lengthens the life of the roof through increased circulation.  The ventilation provided by a ridge vent also helps to prevent mildew build-up in the attic.

 - Clean Up, the next important step

We would like to leave your home in even better shape than when we started. 

• Clean up is performed daily and at the completion of the job.
• All supplies and refuse are promptly taken away.
• Plant beds are cleaned and old tar paper, nails and rotted sheathing are removed.
• An inspection is performed by one of our Foreman or Project Leader.