Transition Metal aka Flashings….What are they?
Flashings are vitally important to the health of your roof! They prevent water from entering your home in vulnerable areas, such as : valleys, where the siding meets the roof, and gutter lines. Flashings are also called Transition Metal. There are many flashings that we use on your home:
Roof to Wall: used when the roof peaks at a wall
Step: used when the roof meets a wall
Pan Metal: used above and below chimneys and skylights
Kick-out: used at the bottom of step flashings to divert water into gutters.
This home is missing a Step Flashing which is needed where the roof meets the wall. There should be at least 1 inch of metal sticking out above the roof line. This metal protects your home from water running down the roof to the gutters. This shows two views of the damage that missing flashings can cause to your home. This home suffers from dry rot and siding damage.
This home is almost there…..they have a step flashing in place, but they are missing a kick-out flashing. A kickout flashing diverts the water into the gutters. As you can see without this kickout flashing the water running down the step flashing will drip right onto the siding below, creating problems later on.
If you are wondering how your roof’s components are holding up, ask Roof Life of Oregon for a Free Estimate!
Portland Home Re-Roof Project Part 2
Crew at beginning of install
During the process we covered all delicate areas with boards and/or tarps. This home was especially difficult because they had a glass solarium attached to the home.
Glass Solarium covered by plywood to prevent damage.
5 layers of roofing material!!
Two of the five layers
When we began the project we were amazed at what we found in the tear off process. The home had 4 layers of roofing stacked on top of each other! The roof was so old that the bottom layers were almost dust. The bottom layer was Cedar shingles and the other 3 layers were architectural shingles. They had put a new layer on every 15 years instead of maintaining the current layer. (all of the roofs put on were considered to be 40 year roofs from the manufacturer) Lack of ventilation was the cause of this premature failure at an extreme cost to the homeowner. This was a high carbon foorprint roof.
Bottom layer is almost dust
We were at the job site for a month removing and replacing the roof. Our standard procedure is to set up and clean up every day so that the homeowner is not dealing with our mess when we aren’t there. We also have a manager at the jobsite every day to check in on the process and address concerns of the homeowner. We use safety equipment at all times when on the roof and all of our employees are insured and certified to be working on the home.
Scaffolding and Set up
In order to give the client a lifetime warranteed roof, air ventilation was installed by using an EdgeVent System. This allows cool air to flow into the small space between the insulation and the original wood slats, exiting at the top of the roof (aka ridge) through a RidgeVent System. Note: This system of ventilation is the most efficient way to ventilate a roof, allowing the homeowner to get the most service life possible out of their roof and spending the least amount possible on heating/cooling their home. Following the ventilation system we covered the wood slats with 1/2″ 5x plywood. (5x plywood is considered to be the best and most durable of all plywood underlayments) The worst underlayment would be OSB (orragated strandboard) becuase it falls apart in any kind of moisture and it does not hold roofing fastners (nails) nearly as well.
Installing Correct Ventilation and plywood underlayment.
Why would you settle for anything less when replacing your Portland roof?
Portland Home Re-Roof Project Part 1
A client called our office with concerns about his roof. It was unsightly, it was not working correctly, and it wasn’t going to last much longer. His roof was so old we couldn’t get to all the layers of roofing material that were put onto this home. Our client currently had Architectural shingles on his home in a dark grey, almost black shade. He enjoyed composition, but wanted to liven up his home with a new color. He also was looking to paint his home to match the new style. With Roof Life of Oregon and 1st Oregon Exteriors we had his needs covered from top to bottom. (Make sure and look for Part three for the finished product)
These are the pictures of his home before Roof Life of Oregon came to fix his woes. If you would like Roof Life of Oregon to come and take a look at your home ask for a Free Estimate today!
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Moss Growth on an Architectural Composition Roof Part 1
Why is moss growth a problem on roofs in the Portland area? Moss growth can cause lifting of shakes and shingles, dry rot, and leaks to appear where water is allowed to get into your home.
If you would like us to come take a look at your home for moss growth or any other issues that are concerning you, get a free roofing estimate today!
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Portland Cedar Shake Roof Installation, Part 2
Let’s look at how the cedar shakes are installed, the type of stainless steel fasteners we use, our roofing safety procedures and how it all comes together to make the best quality cedar shake roof in Portland.
If you’re looking for a roof made of the best quality, renewable resources, you should ask Rooflife of Oregon for a roof replacement estimate. Nobody can touch our roof warranties.
If you already own a cedar roof in the Portland, Oregon or Vancouver, Washington areas, be sure to keep it in top condition with our free roof inspection.
Portland Cedar Shake Roof Installation, Part 1
Here are some of the components we use to install a cedar shake roof in the Portland area. Top quality shakes, expert installation.
If you want a roof that will last longer, work better and look great, ask us for a roof replacement estimate.
Roof leaks caused by no-caulk pipe flashing
Here’s how opting for the cheaper, no-caulk pipe flashing will cause rainwater to enter your home.
It’s worth having us come inspect your roof to make sure the rubber on your pipe flashings hasn’t deteriorated in the Portland weather.