Full roof replacement, down to the parts that matter
Tear-off, damaged decking replacement, underlayment, ice-and-water protection and a complete new roof system.
Treat the roof as a system.
Expose the hidden condition, document it, then fix the roof as a complete assembly.
Anatomy of a pitched roof
A pitched roof is a system of layers, each with a job to do. Here's how it comes together. Layers tagged In this service are part of Roof Replacement & Decking.
- 01Roof deckIn this service
The structural base every other layer depends on. Soft or rotted sections weaken the whole roof.
- 02Ice & water protectionIn this service
A self-adhering waterproof membrane at eaves and valleys, where ice dams and wind-driven rain hit hardest.
- 03Underlayment
A secondary water-shedding layer across the whole deck, underneath the shingles.
- 04FlashingIn this service
Metal at chimneys, walls, edges and valleys that steers water away from joints.
- 05Architectural shinglesIn this service
The weather surface you see, laid in overlapping courses to shed rain and resist wind.
- 06Ridge ventilation
Lets heat and moisture escape the attic, helping protect the deck and shingles from below.
Typical assembly shown. The exact system depends on your building.
Signs worth a closer look.
Common reasons people reach out. The actual roof condition decides whether it needs a repair, a replacement or a larger scope.
- 01Soft or suspect decking
- 02Repeated patch repairs
- 03Multiple roof layers
- 04Water staining
- 05End-of-life shingles
- Not sure? Call (902) 469-2260
From quote to closeout
- 1
Triage + property details
- 2
On-site review
- 3
Replacement scope
- 4
Decking decisions if exposed
- 5
Installation + closeout
Roof Replacement & Decking, answered.
Still not sure what your roof needs? Call the Dartmouth office.
Call (902) 469-2260What if the decking under my old roof is damaged?
Soft or rotted decking often only shows up once the old roof is off, and it needs to be dealt with before the new roof goes on. Ask how decking is handled when you request your quote.
Why does ice and water protection matter?
It adds a self-adhering waterproof layer at eaves and valleys, where ice dams and wind-driven rain are most likely to push water under shingles.
Do you offer free quotes for roof replacements?
Residential quotes are free and no-commitment. Start a Rapid Quote with your postal code to get the request moving.
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Ready to start your roof project?
Tell us what kind of property needs attention and where it is. Our Dartmouth team will follow up to assess the roof and put the scope in writing.
