Roof replacement in Fraser, MI
A roof replacement is more than new shingles. Under the part you see from the street is a whole system: the deck, the protective layers, the flashing and the ventilation.
On a Fraser home, every one of those parts is written into your scope before work starts, so you know exactly what you're getting.
What goes into a full roof system
A complete roof replacement has six parts: tear-off as needed, a deck check, ice and water protection, underlayment, flashing and ventilation. Here's what each one is and why it's on the list.
Tear-off, as needed
Sometimes the old roofing has to come off, and sometimes it doesn't. Your scope says which is true for your house, and why.
Deck check
The deck is the layer of boards your roof is fastened to. Once the old roofing is off, we check it and show you what we find.
Ice and water protection
Michigan winters can cause ice dams that push water up under shingles. Ice and water protection is the layer meant to block that water where it backs up.
Underlayment
Underlayment covers the deck beneath the roofing. It puts another layer between the wood and the shingles or metal on top.
Flashing
Anywhere the roof meets something else, like a wall, valley, vent or pipe, flashing seals the joint. Those spots get a close look on every roof.
Ventilation
Your attic needs to breathe, so ventilation is part of the system too. If something in the attic looks worth changing, insulation included, you'll get our recommendation.
Asphalt shingles or metal roofing
Either one can go on top of this system, and we install both. At the inspection you'll hear how each would work on your house, and the one you choose goes in the scope.
From inspection to cleanup
First comes a free inspection, with photos of what's actually on your roof. After that you get a straight recommendation, repair or replace, and a written scope.
During the work, your landscaping, windows, siding and driveway stay covered and the site stays organized. At the end there's a magnetic nail sweep, haul-away of the old roofing and a final walkthrough with you.
If a repair is enough, we'll tell you.You can read how that works on roof repair in Fraser before we come out.
Questions about roof replacement in Fraser
What does a roof inspection include?
A roof inspection is a close look at the roofing, flashing, vents, valleys and roof edges, plus the attic when there are signs of trouble inside. Ours is free. You get photos of what we find, a straight answer on repair or replace, and a written scope.
Should I cover my whole roof with ice and water protection?
Not necessarily. Ice and water protection goes where water backs up or collects, like roof edges, valleys and around pipes and vents, and underlayment covers the rest of the deck. Your written scope shows where it goes on your roof, and you're welcome to ask why.
What is a deck check?
A deck check is a look at the boards under your roofing once the old layers come off. That's where soft, wet or damaged spots show up. You'll see what we find before the new roof goes on.
What does flashing do on a roof?
Flashing seals the joints where the roof meets a wall, chimney, vent, pipe or valley. Those joints give water an easy path in, so flashing is part of every replacement we do.
Is attic ventilation part of a roof replacement?
Yes. Ventilation is one of the parts we install on a replacement, because an attic that traps heat and moisture is hard on a roof from underneath. If insulation looks like part of the problem, we'll recommend a change.
Request roof replacement in Fraser
Call or text, or book a free inspection, and let us know the house is in Fraser. The visit gets set up from our base in Sterling Heights, Monday to Friday, 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.
For other work on the house, browse all our services in Fraseror see roof replacement in Rosevilleand Utica too.
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