We’re proud to install GAF shingles, America’s leading roofing manufacturer. We’re a GAF President’s Club Member which is only achieved by half of Master Elite Certified installers. This allows us to provide superior warranties on North America’s #1 shingle manufacturer.
Quality at Every Step of the Process
Part of providing 5-Star service is protecting your property from start to finish. Here are just a few pieces of equipment and techniques we use to keep your property protected during the installation process:
Tarps
We use a variety of tarps to protect your siding and windows from falling debris. This may be nailed to your roofline or pinned to your siding.
Equipter
A motorized dump trailer that can catch debris as well as transport materials onto your roof. This piece of equipment saves our crew time in cleanup and increases efficiency.
Protecting Landscaping/Furniture
We ensure that plants and shrubs are covered to minimize potential damage from falling debris. If needed we can build temporary structures to protect permanent furniture or delicate landscaping.
We’ll remove all existing roofing material. This includes shingles, nails, drip edge, underlayment and anything else that is required to replace your roof system. The average roof weighs 5,000-10,000 pounds and contains 10,000-20,000 nails. We handle the disposal of this material and have dedicated crew members to ensure your property is cleaned up throughout the entire process.
We will inspect the roof deck and make any necessary repairs. If needed we can replace deck boards, address flashing issues and anything else that is necessary to proceed to installing underlayment. If there are any unexpected findings your project manager will be in touch with you.
Your project manager will be in touch with you throughout the process.
Morning Check-In
Your project manager will give you a call to ensure the crew is onsite and if you have any questions you have.
Change Orders
If there is anything that requires additional scope or will change the timeline of the project, your project manager will call you and explain next steps in order to move forward with the project.
Addressing Concerns
If you are concerned about anything regarding your roof replacement please let us know and we’d be happy to either address it or answer any questions you may have. .
Please also feel free to speak to the foreman on site. They’d be happy to give you status updates and answer any questions you may have about the process.
We’re proud to use GAF materials to provide you with a roof system that will stand the test of time. A typical roof underlayment consists of:
- GAF StormGuard® – Installed on eaves, roofing protrusions, wall flashing, and valleys to help prevent water penetration from ice dams and wind-driven rain. We install a minimum of two courses of GAF StormGuard which meets code requirements.
- GAF FeltBuster® – a synthetic roofing felt that helps to protect your roof from wind-driven rain and ensures a flat roofing surface.
- We install your underlay with plastic capped nails, not staples, to ensure your underlay is fastened properly and in accordance with GAFs warranty standards and industry best practices.
There are many steps to installing your new roof. Here is a basic overview of the asphalt shingle roof installation process:
- Drip edge is installed around the entire perimeter of your roof. All rakes and eaves will have a drip edge installed.
- GAF Pro-Start Starter strips is installed around entire perimeter of the roof
- We’ll ensure adequate ventilation on your roofline. This can be achieved by installing powered vents or Cobra Ridge Vent depending on the dimensions of your roof.
- GAF Timberline HDZ shingles are installed in the appropriate stepped method with a minimum of 6 nails to comply with high wind nailing standards.
- Cap shingles are installed at all roof peaks to protect your roof from leaks at the hips and ridges.
We pride ourselves in protecting your property. That includes leaving your home protected from the elements when we finish each day. Here are just some of the ways that we ensure your multi-day project doesn’t leave your home vulnerable:
Jobsite Cleanup
We’ll ensure that your property is useable at the end of each day. We’ll clean up and remove the majority of our equipment and bring it with us.
We’ll Leave Your Roof Watertight
We will make sure that any overnight wind or precipitation will not affect the integrity of your roof. We’ll ensure that before we leave each roofing surface is watertight.
Cleanup
We’ll walk around the property with rolling magnets to ensure your lawn and driveway is free of nails. We’ll also walk around your property and pick up any shingles, materials and waste are removed and taken care of properly.
Organized Equipment
Anything we can’t remove will be neatly stacked in a way that you can still access and enjoy your property.
Tired of roofing companies that leave your yard looking like a construction zone?
With Smith Builders, you don’t have to worry. We use specialized equipment and meticulous clean-up practices to protect your property. From start to finish, we handle your roof replacement with care and respect for your home. Smith Builders prides itself on a new roof, no mess philosophy where we leave your yard cleaner than we found it!