Sheet 01 / 09 · Summit Ridge Roofing
Roof replacement, repairs, storm damage inspections and gutters across the tri-county area. We start under the shingles, because that's where roofs actually fail.
Sheet 02 / 09 · Roof assembly, exploded
Six layers. Each has one job, and each fails in its own way. Scroll, or tap a layer, and the roof comes apart.
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Standard shingle roof
From the street it looks like one surface. Underneath it's six layers, installed in a set order. Keep scrolling and each one lifts away so you can see what it does.
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Layer 01 of 06 · Bottom
Plywood or OSB sheets nailed across the rafters.
What it doesIt's the floor of your roof. Every other layer is nailed to it, and it carries the crew, the shingles and whatever the weather drops on top.
What failure looks likeSoft or spongy spots underfoot. Dark stains on the underside. A sag between rafters. Nails that pull straight through. Nothing holds on a rotten deck, so it gets fixed first.
Layer 02 of 06
A sticky rubber membrane that seals itself around the nails.
What it doesGoes where water gets pushed uphill: valleys, eaves, and around chimneys and vents. Wind-driven rain can't find a way in.
What failure looks likeLeft out entirely, which is how most valley leaks start. A stain on one ceiling along one wall, back again after every storm.
Layer 03 of 06
A second water barrier, laid over the whole deck.
What it doesShingles shed most of the water. Underlayment catches the rest when wind blows rain up under the tabs, and it protects the deck while the roof is going on.
What failure looks likeTorn, wrinkled, or left uncovered for weeks. The roof leaks after a hard storm even though no shingle is missing.
Layer 04 of 06
A metal strip along the eaves and the sides.
What it doesGives water a lip to drop off, so it falls into the gutter instead of curling back behind it onto the wood.
What failure looks likeMissing or crushed. The trim board at the edge rots, paint peels under the eave, and stains run down behind the gutter.
Layer 05 of 06
The layer you can see from the yard.
What it doesTakes the sun and rain every day. The granules on top shade the asphalt from UV so it stays flexible.
What failure looks likeCurled or cupped tabs. Bare dark patches. Cracks. Lifted or missing shingles after wind. Grit in the gutter is granules coming off.
Layer 06 of 06 · Top
A vented cap along the very top of the roof.
What it doesHot, damp air rises through the attic and leaves here while the soffit vents pull fresh air in. A dry attic keeps the deck and the insulation healthy.
What failure looks likeCracked or blown-off caps, rain blowing in, nails backing out. Inside: a hot attic in summer, damp insulation, a musty smell.
Back together
Our free inspection looks at every layer, not just the one you can see from the yard. If something below is wrong, you get photos and a plain answer.
Book a free inspectionSheet 03 / 09 · Schedule of work
Four kinds of job, all done from the roof down. Every one starts with someone walking your roof and telling you what they see.
Old roofing comes off to the deck. Anything soft gets replaced. Then all six layers go back on in order, with a written quote that lists each one.
Get a quoteA missing shingle, a bad flashing, a cracked vent boot, one stubborn leak. We find where the water really gets in, which is rarely where it shows up inside.
Describe the leakAfter hail or high wind we go over the whole roof, photograph what we find, and write it up so you have it for your insurer. The inspection is free.
Check your roof firstNew gutters and downspouts, or fixes for the ones that sag, clog or pull away from the house. Water leaving the roof has to keep going.
Ask about guttersNot sure which one you need? Start with the inspection. It's free, and you'll know by the end of it.
Call (229) 555-0112Sheet 04 / 09 · After the storm
Walk around the house and look up. Then look at the ceilings and the attic. Tick what you see.
Sheet 05 / 09 · Sequence of work
Four steps, up to the top. You'll know what comes next at every one.
We walk the roof, the gutters and the attic side, photograph what we find, and tell you what we saw. You keep the photos.
FreeA written quote that lists the work layer by layer, so you can lay it next to anyone else's and compare line for line.
In writingOld roofing off to the deck, bad decking replaced, then ice & water shield, underlayment, drip edge, shingles and ridge vent, in that order.
Weather permittingDebris hauled, yard and gutters cleared, a magnet sweep for nails. Then we walk the finished roof with you and photograph it.
Magnet sweepSheet 06 / 09 · Warranty, explained
Roofing warranties get confusing fast. Here is how they usually split: one covers the shingles, one covers the work, and storms are a different thing altogether.
Example terms. Real ones come in writing with your quote.
Sheet 07 / 09 · Service area
Three neighboring counties, one yard, one phone number. If you're near the line, call and ask. We'll tell you straight whether we can get to you.
Sheet 08 / 09 · Questions
The ones people ask before they call. If yours isn't here, call and ask.
Call (229) 555-0112Sheet 09 / 09 · End of drawing set
Tell us what you saw after the storm. We'll come take a look at all six layers.
Free inspection · Licensed and insured · Tri-county area