Blue Ladder Roofing recently finished a full roof replacement on a brick two-story home in Fortville, IN. Here's a look at the job from start to finish, and what every homeowner should expect when their roof is replaced the right way.
The existing shingles had reached the end of their life. Steep pitches, multiple gables and a chimney meant there were plenty of places for water to get in as the old roof wore out. Instead of patching, the homeowner chose a full replacement so the whole system would be new and covered under one warranty.
We removed the old roof all the way down to the wood decking. That's the only way to see what's really going on underneath. Once the deck is exposed, our crew checks every section for soft, rotted or delaminated boards and replaces anything that isn't solid before a single new shingle goes down.
With a solid deck, we installed new underlayment across the roof to add a second layer of water protection under the shingles. Valleys, walls and the chimney got new flashing, which are the spots where most roof leaks start.
The finished roof uses architectural shingles with a ridge vent along the peaks. Good attic ventilation helps the shingles last longer, keeps the attic cooler in summer and helps prevent moisture problems in winter.
If your roof is getting older, you've noticed missing shingles, or you've had a recent hail or wind storm, it's worth getting it looked at before small problems turn into leaks. Blue Ladder Roofing is based in Fishers and serves Fortville and the rest of Hancock and Hamilton County.
Learn more about our roof replacement process, or call (463) 222-5211 to schedule a free roof inspection.