Our Roof Replacement Process in Delta
Initial Roof Inspection – identifying hidden damage
We start where it matters most: truth-finding. A thorough, boots-on-roof inspection across ridges, valleys, penetrations, and eaves. Not just a quick glance from the curb. We probe soft spots, measure moisture with meters, lift suspect shingles, and trace staining back to the source. Flashings get special attention—plumbing stacks, chimneys, skylights—because leaks love the tiny places. From attic to soffit, we check ventilation pathways, baffle presence, and insulation contact to flag condensation risks masquerading as leaks. You’ll get a clear, photo-rich report that separates “must-do now” from “nice-to-have,” so the scope is honest, not inflated. Hidden rot? We price plywood replacements up front so there are no “surprise” line items later. Delta weather is fickle; our estimates aren’t.
Safe Removal of Old Roofing – shingle tear-off and plywood checks.
Tear-off day is organized chaos—minus the chaos. We protect landscaping with tarps, shield siding and windows with temporary sheathing, and set magnetic sweepers before we even start. Shingles come off in sections to keep debris contained and your driveway usable. Every fastener is removed or re-seated; no “nail pops” left to telegraph through the new system. With the roof bare, we slow down: plywood is tapped, scanned, and visually graded. Delaminated sheets, blackened edges, or loosened tongues? Out they go. We re-nail sheathing to code, tighten gable ends, and replace questionable boards right then—because a premium roof over a weak deck is lipstick on a leaky pig. Waste is sorted and hauled the same day. Your yard should look like a worksite, not a scrapyard.
Roof Deck Preparation – ventilation, slope, and underlayment setup.
Performance starts under the pretty layer. We tune ventilation to balance intake and exhaust—soffit pathways cleared, baffles installed, ridge or dedicated exhaust selected to match roof geometry. This stabilizes attic temperatures, cuts moisture, and lengthens shingle life. On low-slope transitions common in Delta additions, we enhance positive drainage with tapered build-ups where needed. Then underlayment: high-temp self-adhered membrane at eaves, valleys, and penetrations for ice-dam and wind-driven rain defense; synthetic underlayment across the field for superior tear resistance and walkability. Drip edge before or after membrane depending on detail, starter strips aligned dead-straight to control reveal. Every subsequent step keys off this base; we make it laser-true so the final roof lays flat, locks tight, and sheds water like a leaf.
Installing Your New Roof – material-specific details (asphalt, cedar, metal, synthetic).
Asphalt shingles. We use manufacturer-approved nailing patterns (no high-nail blow-offs), correct fastener length for deck + shingle thickness, and closed or open valleys based on spec and water loads. Starter, field, hip, ridge—each gets its own component; no field shingles pretending to be ridge cap. Color-matched flashings, sealed in steps, never smeared in one go.
Cedar conversions or new cedar. We set breathable underlays and cedar breather mats to prevent trapped moisture. Course spacing is calibrated for swell/shrink cycles; stainless or hot-dipped ring-shank fasteners resist corrosion. We pre-treat or specify cedar grades that handle coastal humidity without premature cupping.
Standing-seam metal. Panels are measured to the millimeter, then hemmed, not just snipped. Hidden clips allow thermal movement; exposed fasteners are minimized and gasketed where unavoidable. Underlayment is high-temp rated; transitions to chimneys and walls get custom-bent flashings, not caulking “solutions.”
Synthetic shakes/slate. We follow stagger patterns and specific fastener counts to keep wind ratings intact. Ridges and hips use the manufacturer’s dedicated components for a uniform profile. Bonus: synthetics offer high impact ratings and low maintenance—great for Delta’s wet winters and gusty shoulder seasons.
At penetrations, step flashings stack like shingles (because they are), counter-flashing tucks into a reglet or sits behind siding, and skylight kits match the manufacturer’s pitch requirement. Every detail is layered to shed—not hold—water. Always.
Clean-Up & Warranty Delivery – leaving your property spotless.
The last day is about finishing like we started: disciplined. Grounds get a second magnetic sweep; gutters are cleared; driveways and patios are washed down. We walk you through the roof—photos from ridge to eave—so you see exactly what changed and why it matters. Then the paperwork you actually want: manufacturer registration (so the warranty is real, not theoretical), our workmanship warranty with clear terms, maintenance pointers tailored to your roof type, and a service schedule you can stick on the fridge. No disappearing acts. If a windstorm rolls through Delta in six months and you’re unsure about a ridge cap, call us—we’ll check it.
You don’t need a lecture; you need certainty.
Our process is simple: investigate honestly, remove safely, build the base perfectly, install by the book (and then some), and leave your home cleaner than we found it. That’s how a replacement roof in Delta stops being a gamble—and becomes a long, dry, quiet decade (or three) overhead.
