Roofing in Shoreline, WA

Roofing for Shoreline homes, from Builders Service Company.

Roofs in Shoreline deal with the Puget Sound pattern of moderate rain, with moss and rot settling in on north-facing slopes. That climate shapes the details as much as the material. A sound replacement here depends on good attic ventilation, quality underlayment, careful flashing at walls, chimneys and valleys, and clear gutters and roof edges so water leaves quickly.

Census data puts the median build year of local housing at 1969. On a house that age, the tear-off is the time to check for more than one layer of old roofing and for decking that needs repair. We start every job by inspecting the current roof and identifying weak points, and we finish with a final inspection and site cleanup.

We install two main roofing types and give them equal weight:

• Asphalt shingle roofing comes in many styles and colors and is straightforward to maintain and repair.
• EDCO metal roofing sheds water quickly and gives moss less to hold on to, a practical fit for shaded, damp roof faces.

If your house still has cedar shakes, moss and rot on old shakes are usually what prompts the move to asphalt or metal. The wildfire risk rating for the city is Low, at the 49th percentile statewide, so a fire-rated assembly is rarely the deciding factor; budget, appearance and how the roof handles rain usually are. About 20% of single-family homes have two or more stories, and those taller roofs need more staging and safety setup, which we plan for during the free in-home consultation.

See our page on Shoreline home exterior services.

Get a free roofing consultation in Shoreline

Schedule a free in-home consultation or call 206-430-1927.