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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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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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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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
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Can I Get a Neighborhood Discount for My New Roof?
Everyone wants a deal and no one wants to pay too much. So wouldn’t it make perfect sense to get three or four of your neighbors to all go in together? It would seem that material costs would be lower... Read more
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How to Compare Roofing Bids
I have run into a number of people recently who are using a spreadsheet to compare and contrast their various roofing bids. While I can see some benefits to this approach, I would add a few words of c... Read more
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Will Your Roofer Lien Your House?
Even though the roofing industry seems to be in an upswing, more and more liens are getting filed against homeowners. My material suppliers informed me that they are sending out liens on a regular bas... Read more
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Can I Receive Roofing Tax Credits?
Although limited, there are Federal Energy Tax Credits available with some composition shingles. CertainTeed has recently come out with their Landmark Solaris which is an Energy Star rated product. Th... Read more