We finished this last week. You can read about the material here: https://www.lyonscontracting.com/roof-repair-roof-learning-center/the-last-tin-roof/
The existing roof was an old flat seam tin metal roof that had rusted through in a few spots- there was really no saving it. Since the material is no longer being manufactured my client was looking at other options but wasn’t finding anything that would match the upper roof. [Read more…]
This project started with a leaking flat roof at the skylight; the Owner called us to report that she was seeing stains. We first went out intending to repair the roof (not replace) because it was only six years old; a roof like this should have a service life of 15-20 years if properly installed. When we got up on the roof it felt soggy- in some areas it felt like we were walking in mud as we could feel the roof sinking beneath our feet; when fiberboard insulation gets wet it turns into mush. We alerted the Owner and told her that this might not be a quick fix; since there was no attic space to inspect the underside of the roof the only way to truly asses the roof was to perform a few test cuts to see what was really going on. The testing was done with no further obligation than the small service charge for our time and materials. [Read more…]
Flat roof ponding water: This roof of this row house is holding between 1.5″- 2.5″ of water across much of its surface. Ponding water on a flat roof can be a huge liability; when the roof develops a leak (it will) there will be a ready supply of a hundred gallons or more of fetid stagnant water waiting to pour in through the breach. [Read more…]
Just a few before and after pictures of the shingle roof replacement in northern Virgina we’ve done lately. Replacing the roof can really add curb appeal if done well; I think the houses below show that. The shingle style I’ve show below are all from the GAF Timberline series. These shingle all carry a lifetime warranty and have become the new standard when it comes to residential shingle roof replacement in Northern Virginia. I included pictures of the most popular house designs, hopefully you see a house that looks like yours. If you’d like to talk to me about your roof I can be reached at (703) 457-6560 or just fill out the form to the right and I’ll be right with you; ask for Tom. [Read more…]
Chimneys can be a very common leak point in your roof. If done poorly water can enter on all sides of the chimney. The four parts of a chimney flashing are: Apron Flashing, Pan Flashing, Step flashing and Counter Flashing. Take a look at our chimney gallery below to view some of the chimney repair that we have done for Virginia homeowners. [Read more…]
