CDX vs OSB sheeting
When choosing a new roof, don’t forget to consider what surface the roof will nailed onto. I recommend that all roofdecks, especially in moist climates like Seattle, are CDX plywood and not OSB. What’... Read more
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Cedar Shingle Roof Seattle
We are working on a beautiful cedar shingle roof in the Madison Park area of Seattle. Cedar shingles are not to be confused with cedar shakes. Shingles are 18” high and are much thinner than shakes... Read more
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Making Your New Roof Last: Metal Flashing
When replacing your roof it is very important to replace all metal flashings. Many roofing companies in Seattle will replace your roof shingles but leave the old metal flashings behind. This causes tw... Read more
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Redmond Home on Gunshy Ridge
This cedar shake monster is one of the biggest roofing projects in recent memory. Located on Redmond’s Gunshy Ridge off Union Hill Rd, this was an intriguing challenge. As you can see there are man... Read more
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Making Your New Roof Last: Valley Metal
If you want your new roof to last a long time without leaks, make sure valley metal is installed as part of your roof system. We see a lot of Seattle homes with leaky roofs because of this problem alo... Read more
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Cedar Shake Roofing in Mukilteo
Nothing beats the classic look of cedar shake roofing. On many Mukilteo neighborhoods we are installing cedar shake roofs one after the other. Why? There are a couple of reasons: First off, some neigh... Read more
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Making Your New Roof Last: Gutter Edge Metal
There are many components to installing a new roof that will last and won’t cause you problems down the road. One key component is installing gutter edge metal. By the way, this is also known as gutte... Read more
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Rubber Roofing in Issaquah Highlands
A lot of Seattle area homeowners are looking for roofing options outside of cedar shake and composite roofing. Rubber Roofing is a good alternative. It has a unique and very high-end look that can rea... Read more
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TPO Flat Roof in Renton
We are replacing a lot of torch down flat roofs with TPO. TPO roofing is usually white or grey and is a much better roof than torch down. It is installed to the roof deck with screws and plates and th... Read more
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Highlighting Your New Roof with Mountain Ridge
There is a lot of emphasis given to picking the right roofing product but few realize the importance of picking a quality ridge cap. Most of the roofs we install are with CertainTeed brand roofing pro... Read more
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Roofing Ventilation Recommendation
Ridge vents work as attic ventilation and cool by venting at the hottest point of the roof. But not all ridge vents are the same. I am very impressed by Trimline’s ridge vent product for roofing. We a... Read more
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Redmond Cedar Shingle Roof: Completed
We are finished with the cedar shingle installation. It looks great! It took us seven days and the roof surface was about 6,500 square feet. Our customer wanted a look that would go well with his Japa... Read more
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Redmond Cedar Shingle Roof: In Progress
I’m a little behind on blogging about our shingle project in Redmond. Here are some updated pictures. The pictures show the half-way finished installation. It is looking really good! Today it is raini... Read more
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Composite vs. Cedar Shake Which is Best for My Roof?
Hello again, Since buying a new roof is not an everyday purchase, many are confused about what types of products exist. Here is some info on the two most commonly installed products. Composition and c... Read more
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How Long Will My Cedar Shake Roof Last?
I am asked all the time “How long will my cedar shake roof last?” Here in the Seattle area, there are miles of neighborhoods built with cedar shake roofs. This is particularly true in Redmond, Sammami... Read more
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Cedar Shingle Installation
We are installing cedar shingles on a roof that was previously cedar shakes. This project is off 129th in Redmond. A lot of people think that shake and shingles mean the same thing but they don’t. The... Read more
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What are the Alternatives to a Cedar Shake Roof?
Here in the Seattle area, especially on the Eastside, there are many aging cedar shake roofs. We receive a lot of phone calls from homeowners with cedar roofs that are looking for an alternative. Many... Read more
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The Secret to a Great Roof Installation: Underlayment
When choosing a roof, many carefully choose their roofing product but ignore the underlayment. The underlayment is a thin layer that is applied under the roofing product you see but on top of the shea... Read more
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Metal Roofing Training
We recently attended a training session for standing seam metal roof installation. The manufacturer we like the best is Custom-Bilt Metals. I know it looks spelled wrong but it really is spelled that ... Read more
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Recycled Tile Roof in Issaquah Highlands
We just finished installing a beautiful recycled roof in the new Issaquah Highlands neighborhood. The product is Ecostar Majestic Slate. If you want the look of luxury, this is it. The product is made... Read more