Yakima, WA
Roofing in Yakima, WA
Roofing for Yakima homes, from Builders Service Company.
Roofs here work through an Eastern Washington climate: cold winters with freeze-thaw cycles and snow that has to shed, then hot summers with high UV that fades roof colors. We install two main roof types and give both equal weight when we look at your home.
- EDCO metal roofing. Metal sheds snow, and it forms a Class A roof assembly. That second point matters in a city that ranks in the 93rd percentile for wildfire risk in Washington.
- Asphalt shingle roofing. Shingles are the other main option, and we use Class A-rated shingle systems where wildfire protection is the priority.
Before either goes on, we check the roof structure, since snow and freeze-thaw put years of stress on framing and roof decking. Older houses, which make up much of the local stock, may also carry more than one layer of roofing that has to come off first.
Mobile homes account for 5% of local housing, and many manufactured homes have low-slope roofs. Those need different detailing for slope and drainage than a standard pitched roof, so we confirm the slope before recommending a material.
On every roof we review ventilation, underlayment and flashing, the details that decide how a new roof handles both cold winters and hot summers.
See our page on Yakima home exterior services.
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Yakima roofing FAQ
Is metal roofing a good fit for cold winters and wildfire season?
Yes. EDCO metal roofing sheds snow through cold winters and freeze-thaw cycles, and it forms a Class A roof assembly for wildfire protection. We give it equal weight with asphalt shingle roofing, which also comes in Class A-rated systems. Before either goes on, we check the roof structure and look for old layers that need removal, especially on older homes.
What kind of roof works on a manufactured home in Yakima?
Many manufactured homes have low-slope roofs, which need different detailing for slope and drainage than a standard pitched roof. Mobile homes make up 5% of local housing, so we see the question often enough to check the slope first, then recommend EDCO metal roofing or an asphalt shingle system that fits it. We look at the roof during the free in-home consultation.
