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A complete roof system should address the way a home performs under wet and rainy conditions specifically in the Northwest.  Gutters are an integral part in that.

We embarked in a process to create the perfect gutter for our Northwest weather.  We meet with several of the “high quality” gutter companies in the area.  We asked each gutter company what about their gutters made them better than the competition.  After several questions, lunches, notes, and debates we took the best of each gutter.

Today we believe we have made the ultimate Northwest gutter designed to combat Northwest elements such as: heavy rain, falling tree limbs, pine needles, high wind, and weight from debris collected inside the gutter, drainage, freeze and thaw cycle, etc.  We believe that we’ve finally struck the balance between the ultimate qualities in a gutter for a reasonable price.

Our gutters aren’t just gutters, but complete gutter systems.  We believe there is a distinct difference. There is an old saying, “the proof is in the pudding”. Our gutter systems are designed for the worst Washington can throw their way!  Complete thought went into everything from the way the downspouts connect to the drainage system to the angle in which they are suspended from your home.

One distinct difference between our gutter systems and the others is ours are adaptable and customizable.  We have broken each element down to a single benefit.  We now can mix and match gutter benefits for a system that matches each specific home.

Functionality is paramount for any gutter system, but the aesthetics are also an important part of the gutter system.  If the look of the gutter doesn’t fit your home design, well it can’t be perfect.  We offer different types of gutter shapes: K-Style and Wide Bottom Fascia Style in order to match your home.  Each gutter provides different looks and benefits.

If you’re looking for the BEST possible gutters call: Pro Roofing at” 425.814.7313

K Style Gutters

A Bellevue customer had just purchased his home a year ago and the inspection revealed that the roof, torchdown, had many years of life left based on the visual appearance. Unfortunately the roof experience leaks this last winter of 2012, in the second story master bedroom. The roof is smaller in size but totally flat with only 3 drainage points. The roof was also surrounded by many trees that shed leaves.

The solution was to remove the failing torchdown membrane, check the roof deck for any repairs and install a new Lifetime PVC membrane that is designed to handle ponding water. Pro Roofing NW used 60 mil. (white) PVC roofing membrane as the main leak barrier for the new roof which is designed exactly for these types of conditions. Under the PVC, Pro Roofing NW uses other important components to prevent moisture problems and enhance the fire protection.

These results look fantastic and the new roof is performing quite well. The drains and scupper boxes have been enlarged, ventilation has been upgraded, new custom edge flashing, and perfect installation. The new roof is ready for any weather conditions and will be easy to keep clean.

Call Pro at: 425.814.7313 to get your flat roof replaced with a PVC Membrane!

PVC Roof in Bellevue

PVC Plumbing Vent

PVC Roof and Flashing

PVC Roofs. Different levels

PVC Wall Through Scupper in Bellevue done by Pro Roofing

Wall Through Scupper. 60 Mil PVC in Bellevue by Pro Roofing

We can’t imagine anyone working as hard as we do to make every job absolutely perfect, BUT

Pro Roofing strives to Satisfy every customer.

.  What do we do then?  Well, the best thing we can do is ensure ourselves it does NOT happen again.  Our goal?  Make sure our mistakes happen only once. 

**Thanks for your responsiveness with all my questions and promptness in taking care of a couple small glitches.  Impressive follow-through by everyone involved.

~Springer Hunt, Seattle, 8/3/08

**Our gable vents were not closed off…  Munched shingles needed to be repaired later so a check list needs to be made to make sure all is completed correctly before you leave.  You have worked with us to get it all completed thanks to Leslie being the middle person.

~Suzanne Campbell, Everett, 10/16/08

^^Pro Roofing’s response: This was a good suggestion one that we have since implemented.  Not only do we now have a check list but our roofers will communicate with each homeowner every day before we leave.  We’ll even do a walk around with you to make sure we’re catching things and answering questions as things arise.  You can expect to be perfectly informed and have everything done to your satisfaction when we leave.

**Our only concern now is that there are numerous roof tiles that are disfigured /bent.  I assume they will flatten our when the weather warms up…

~Susan Epps, Mill Creek, 12/21/09

^^ Pro Roofing’s response:  Exactly correct.  The roof shingles come in bundles that sometimes get bent and stay that way until the weather warms up.  They definitely lay down flat and glue together when the temperature gets about 60 degrees, and that is precisely what happened in this case.  About a week later the Owens Corning Woodmoor shingles were laid flat together and glued tight.  It’s the best looking roof in the neighborhood!

If you want a company who stands behind YOU when something goes wrong call Pro Roofing NW at: 425.814.7313

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Seattle roofing can get crazy wet!  That’s because it rains in this place and sometime not just a little!  Every winter we deal with rain while roofing and it can be a real hassle!

When the roof finally gets installed it should protect you, but what type of protection do you have during the process?  What’s protecting you when the roof is actually being installed?

Most companies use traditional 30 lb felt paper to protect your home during the re-roof process.  There are a few issues with the typical felt used by most companies.  Water absorption is most definitely a problem.  Wrinkling is another.  And of course, nail penetrations can cause nice little leaks.  The footsteps around the nail or staple penetrations will be stressed causing traditional felt to tear and water leaks for occur.  This is not ideal for your home or the roofer.

The best line of defense is to use a synthetic felt like Diamond Deck from CertainTeed.  Pro Roofing uses Diamond Deck on all CertainTeed roofs we install to maximize the quality of the job.

CertainTeed Diamond Deck Synthetic Underlayment by Pro Roofing NW

We’re not making a roof joke when we say we use only premium roofing materials on your home.  Simply call us for an up close look at the Diamond Deck felt.  We’ll bring a sample to your door so you can handle it and see why we use it.

Fastener used by Pro Roofing on Diamond Deck synthetic roofing felt

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Leak barrier and synthetic felt

Here are some FEATURES of the Diamond Deck:

Lightweight – Easy to work with and carry

Excellent 6-month UV stability – Finish the roof when the Seattle weather permits

Excellent tear resistance – Durability, reduced puncture risk

Superior wet/dry traction – We can work faster and safer

Cool gray surface color – More comfortable working environment

CertainTeed’s Diamond Deck High Performance Synthetic Underlayment is manufactured to provide best-in-class performance in terms of both weather protection and contractor safety.

Diamond Deck is a synthetic, scrim-reinforced, water-resistant underlayment that can be used beneath shingle, shake, metal or slate roofing.  It has exceptional dimensional stability compared to standard felt underlayment.  Felt underlayment can wrinkle when it becomes wet and “telegraph” those wrinkles through to the shingle especially it is a thin shingle applied over the felt.  Diamond Deck eliminates this problem and its special top surface treatment provides excellent slip resistance, even when wet.

CertainTeed Diamond Deck Roofing Felt

Diamond Deck’s 10 square roll (4-foot wide and 250-foot long) is easier to handle and faster to apply keeping you dry!

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Pro Roofing NW Earns Esteemed 2012 Angie’s List Super Service Award

Award reflects company’s consistently high level of customer service

Pro Roofing NW has earned the service industry-coveted 2012 Angie’s List Super Service Award, an honor awarded annually to approximately 5 percent of all the companies rated on Angie’s List, the nation’s leading provider of consumer reviews on local service companies.

ABOUT PRO ROOFING:
Pro Roofing is a small to mid-sized elite roofing company whose sole objective is to provide the highest quality product at a reasonable cost with zero compromise on quality. Customer satisfaction is paramount for Pro Roofing. They have been able to maintain a low overhead, which reduces prices without compromising customer service, quality control, and customer satisfaction. Pro is large enough to do most jobs, but small enough to give each home undivided attention.

“It’s a select group of companies rated on Angie’s List that can claim the exemplary customer service record of being a Super Service Award winner,” said Angie’s List Founder Angie Hicks. “Our standards for the Super Service Award are quite high. The fact that Pro Roofing earned this recognition speaks volumes about its dedication providing great service to its customers.”

What makes this recognition especially extraordinary is that Pro Roofing has won the Super Service Award 4 years in a row!

Angie’s List Super Service Award 2012 winners have met strict eligibility requirements, including earning a minimum number of reports, an excellent rating from their customers and abiding by Angie’s List operational guidelines.

Service company ratings are updated daily on Angie’s List. Companies are graded on an A through F scale in areas ranging from price to professionalism to punctuality. Members can find the 2012 Super Service Award logo next to company names in search results on AngiesList.com.

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Angie’s List helps consumers have happy transactions with local service professionals in more than 550 categories of service, ranging from home improvement to health care. More than 1.5 million paid households use Angie’s List to gain unlimited access to local ratings, exclusive discounts, the Angie’s List magazine, and the Angie’s List complaint resolution service.

Angie’s List Super Service Award given to Pro Roofing. Pro Roofing specializes in Seattle Roofing, Bellevue Roofing and Kirkland Roofing.

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There are lots of different types of venting in a roof.

The bottom line is that each attic cavity needs to have an intake and outtake of air.  Another way to say it might be that hot air and moisture needs to rise or be pushed out the highest point in each attic space.

Typically air enters into the soffits and out the ridge vent. That is the easiest way to make it happen.

Soffit Venting for an attic space. The soffits are where the intake or the air enters into the attic cavity.

Custom Flashing Piece on ridgevent in Seattle by Pro Roofing NW

Some homes don’t have overhangs or soffits so different techniques need to be used.  One common thing Pro Roofing does is install eave vents.  Some people also call them smart vents.

These vents allow air to enter the roof from under a row of shingles.  They can also be used on the top of structures as outtake vents almost like a ridge vent would work, but in applications where there is no ridge.

Eave vent with a black Duration roof installed by Pro Roofing in Snohomish

Eave vent installed by Pro Roofing in Snohomish with Owens Corning Roofing Shingle in the color black

Roof to wall venting is also a strategy for outtake venting where no ridge is present.  Click below to see!

CLICK HERE for a PDF and pictures of an eave venting.

Flat roofing has many different names.  Low slopped roofing, torch down roofing, hot tar, tar and gravel, build up, PVC, TPO, single ply, IB, etc.  Single ply comes in two main forms which are: PVC (vinyl) and TPO (thermal plastic). We prefer PVC over TPO, but TPO is considered “a greener roof” because it emits less gas when welded together.

Whatever you call it some constants apply.  The slope of the roof is so low that traditional roofing products such as composition and cedar shakes can’t be used.

In our opinion, torchdown is not a good option for Washington rains.  We have seen lots of leaks when too much water sits on a flat roof made from some type of asphalt or tar like torch down.  This is where PVC shines.  It seems like it can have water on it for years with very little effect on it.  This is obviously more ideal for lots of rain.

We looked around for the best installers in the Seattle area.  The flat roof installers we have now are, in our opinion, the best in the nation.  They are very picky about every-single detail and challenge us on improving virtually every job.  They are concerned about venting, water drain off, and all other aspects of roofing a flat or low slopped roof.

Here is how it happens:  We come out and bring all types of samples right to your door.   (Please click on the images to enlarge them)

Pro Roofing’s Mobile Roofing Showroom

With single ply membranes your color choices are limited to basically gray and white.  Other colors are available as a special order.

White and Grey PVC roofing samples on a gray PVC roof

We have clean-orderly job sites and we tidy up every day before we leave.

Pro Roofing Onsite, Roofing Job

We will back up a disposal unit and throw all trash and old roofing into it.

Pro Roofing Onsite, Roofing Job

Typically on a flat roof there is plywood or shiplap under the roofing membrane.  We will almost always tear down to the sub-roof and inspect for rot.

Old plywood after tar roof was torn off.

If we find rot we will remove it and re-install a new sub-roof to match the existing.

Remove all roof rot by Pro Roofing and replace with plywood.

Now comes one of the most important parts, the underlayment.  A roofing company should NEVER install a single ply roof like a torchdown roof.  Asphalt based products are slightly porous and vinyl products are the opposite of porous!  In fact, the good about PVC is also the bad about PVC.  PVC will condensate if not installed properly.

This is where most Seattle roofing companies have had major problems.  They install single ply like they would a torchdown roof and it condensates!  Over time all the moisture from the home such as showers, boiling water, breathing, etc will accumulate in the attic and under the single ply membrane causing condensation.

Condensation will manifest itself just like a leak.  BUT your new roof isn’t leaking at all.  It’s just that the water from inside your home can’t get out!

To ensure this doesn’t happen to you it is imperative your roof has the TWO proper layers of underlayment and proper venting.

2 layers of PVC roofing underlayments or protective roof layers. Every PVC roof must have both layers of protection under PVC. Ice and Water Shield and Separator Sheet.

Now let’s walk through some of the important specifics of installing a flat roof.

UNDERLAYMENT:

All flat roofs, in our opinion, must have ICE & WATER SHIELD (AKA: Leak Barrier) under them!  This shield is vital for a healthy flat roof.  Don’t accept fanfold or some other cheap substitute for ice and water shield.  Ice and water can also been known as leak barrier.  It is actually a torchdown-like substance which is porous too.  Small amounts of water vapor may pass up through it, but it will NOT allow water drops (which are larger) to pass down through it.  BUT for the most part it does a pretty good job of sealing most moisture under it.  Your attic ventilation will dry the moisture under the leak barrier.  If you get a proposal with something other than leak barrier it’s because of price not quality.  Don’t sacrifice this step.

Ice and Water Shield for roof under PVC. This leak barrier gets installed directly onto the existing plywood.

Ice and water shield is a peel and stick. One really nice thing is that it will seal around nails and penetrations such as the screws used to adhere the PVC membrane.  A funny visual might be sticking a pencil into pudding.  The pudding is soft and it will fill in around the pencil.  This is essentially what leak barrier does around nails.  This is the 2nd main reason leak barrier is being used.

We have seen roofs with totally rotted plywood and the PVC membrane is still in perfect shape.  The single ply manufacturers won’t cover anything under warranty because their PVC performed like it was supposed to.  It didn’t leak or break down.

The next essential step in installing a perfect flat roof is the separation sheet.  Think of this as a type of shammy.  It will absorb small amounts of moisture under the membrane.  (We will talk about venting the separation sheet later)  It’s a felt-like sheet which comes in rolls and is applied directly over the leak barrier.

Separation Sheet for PVC Roof over leak barrier. The 3 oz separator sheet is a felt-like material which will absorb moisture trapped under PVC membrane.

Now small amounts of water vapors can come up from the home through the ice and water.  If that happens those will be absorbed into the separator sheet which will keep the plywood dry.  Sometimes water can wick in around the edges of the roof.  The Separation sheet will take care of this as well.  With dry plywood and proper underlayments (and venting) you just have to wait for the single ply membrane to wear out.  That’s a good feeling because it will take a long time for that to happen!

Roofing Separator Sheet under PVC membrane and over Ice and Water Shield will protect against condensation from the single ply membrane.

PVC will also expand and contract.  The separation sheet will also act as a buffer because usually leak barrier has a gravely surface on it and over time it could damage the PVC without the separation sheet between it and the PVC.

Think of the separation sheet and the Ice and Water as a team.  They check and balance each other and work together to keep your roof dry and condensation free.  There are NO other two products that work together like these two do.

Double layers of roof protection under PVC. Leak barrier and separation sheet.

After the TWO layers are on the PVC is rolled and fastened down to the plywood.

PVC Fasteners for Single Ply Roofing

The following layer is rolled over and heated together.  At this point the two sheets become one.  The term is married or joined together in an inseparable bond or form.  Two pieces of single ply become one single thicker piece.  They will not separate or leak because the seams are welded totally together.  This is one of the reasons single ply is so good against standing water.

Overlapping PVC roof membrane

The PVC is then run up the walls and over the other side.  This is done so if water does fill up it will still never get into the house or under the membrane.  It’s like a swimming pool liner.

PVC roofing going up barge rafter

After the membrane is over the wall a fascia cap metal is installed over the top and the roof is now water tight on the edges.  (There are some types of edges which are different and not addressed here)

Fascia Cap Metal on top of parapet wall over PVC roofing

The chimneys are flashed with the membrane.  It will be adhered to the bricks and new flashing (metal) will be cut into the bricks and flashed over the PVC.  This way water can’t get under the membrane.

Chimney Flashing for PVC Roofing

VENTING:

There are TWO basic types of vents.  ONE lets the air out of the attic (RVO).  The other pushes air under the membrane and over the separator sheet to dry it (5” One way).

An attic basically should have air passing through it all the time.  Some flat roofs do not have attic cavities and only can have one way vents.

Attic Ventilation on a flat roof or PVC roofing

RVO High Neck vents are used to let air out of the attic cavities.  The necks are tall because water, in some cases, can build up and run into the house through the vents.

RVO High Neck Vent for flat PVC roof

RVOs are always outtake vents.  Hot air and moisture should be leaving through the vents and not coming in.

RVO-38 Vent for flat-singleply roofing

NOTE:  Some flat roofs can have ridge vents on them, but they have to be handmade.  They can be very nice looking and work extremely well if done properly.  They are a bit expensive.  They will take the place of the RVOs and are really mostly necessary if the roof has an attic space.

The soffits, which come in many different forms and styles, are where the cool-dry air should enter in.  Then it will push the air out and up through the RVOs.

Soffit Venting for an attic space. The soffits are where the intake or the air enters into the attic cavity.

Remember the separator sheet?  We want to keep it dry right?  Here is how…

Separator Sheet up close under single ply roof. Leak barrier is the black strip under the white shammy-like 3 oz separator sheet.

The 5 inch 1 say vents are designed to allow air to flutter in through them and under the PVC membrane.  This will keep the separator sheet dry.  If vented properly it should never feel wet even though it is absorbing moisture.

One way vent drawing for a PVC Roof

These vents can be used very liberally.  It is so important to keep the separator sheet dry on and the five inch 1 way vents are the best option to achieve this end.

5 Inch one way vent on a PVC roof in white

Gray PVC 5 Inch one way vent

All the plumbing vents are sealed with special flashing pieces and calking.  Sometimes clamps are used to ensure the tightest of fits.

Pipe Flashing for PVC roof, plumbing vent

PVC roof Plumbing vent Flashing

When the roof is done it should have a little looseness in it to allow for expansion and contraction.

50 Mil PVC White roofing membrane

The white is more reflective between the two different roof surfaces.  Many people want white because of the reflectivity.

Reflective White PVC roof in Redmond. This roof obviously reflects the sun very well.

One thing about all flat roofs is that they are individually unique; more than any other type of roofing.  There are many different scenarios not mentioned in this article.  This is the basics of installation. If these principles are followed you will have a healthy flat roof.

Call Pro Roofing NW for the rest of the story: 425.814.7313

Pro Roofing of Kirkland likes to install WeatherBond PVC.  CLICK HERE for a PDF.

A professional who specializes in the construction of roofing is known as a roofer or roofing contractor. A roofing contractor constructs roofs, however they also perform tasks like applying certain types of materials to a roof, like waterproofing and weatherproofing.

They also perform repair, maintenance and inspections of many roofs. Roofing contractors, like Pro Roofing help homeowners with the maintenance of their roofs across the United States, including Snohomish, WA.

If you live in Snohomish, WA, it can be challenging to find the right roofing contractor suited for the job you need done. It’s possible to find a good contractor within the area, though there’s a few things you need to keep in mind first.

For one, the main thing you need to think about is getting an estimate for the scope of the impending work. Remembering this will keep your search from becoming too convoluted along the way.

Aside from considering companies that work closer to your residence, you’re always going to want to hire a company with a good track record. You can read customer reviews to get a good idea about a particular business, just in case you’re skeptical.

Customers in the market for any type of roofing work also should always sign a written contract, as companies who work on a verbal agreement may be deceitful in nature. A good contract should state all the terms, conditions and guarantees to be fulfilled for your project, in addition to the estimate of its overall cost.

When hiring a roofing contractor, whether your located in Snohomish or not, don’t pay in full until the job has been completed with a final inspection of both the project and the company’s credentials.

For more information, call us today at 1-866-228-4999 or Contact Us here. 

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As I would expect from two such highly rated companies, both had very comparable bids using the same roofing products. The bidding process could not have been easier, and very quick. Since the bids were so similar the nod went to Pro Roofing because they were a known entity in our neighborhood, and we could see their great work on our neighbor’s homes, so we knew we would not be taking a chance.

We have pretty strict covenants in our neighborhood concerning what exact roofing materials, including what colors, can be used, but Micah took care of all of that. He dealt directly with our homeowner association president (who also was another Pro Roofing customer), and handled all the bureaucracy of getting our chosen roofing materials approved by the board.

The workers arrived on the promised day and worked hard for three days until the job was done. They cleaned up after themselves every evening, and the job went very smoothly. Any minor concerns I had were immediately addressed by the foreman who was very on top of things and responsive. The roof looks great now, and we don’t have to worry about making it through another winter.

The two things I liked most were Micah taking care of all the details, and the workmanship of the roof. After the workers left I got up and looked around, and was very pleased with everything I saw. It was just as it was explained to me it would be during the bidding process, with all the vents replaced and painted, and the new flashing everywhere. The roof looks great, and my wife and I are very happy with the whole experience.

~This was written by a real Pro Roofing customer in Lynnwood. He got an Owens Corning Woodcrest roof in the color Sycamore. Pro Roofing built a chimney cricket and replaced the entire B-Vent with a new one. The Lynnwood roof also got all flashing replaced including: Roof to wall flashing, Back Pan Flashing, Step Flashing, Drip Edge Flashing, Gutter Edge Flashing and a ridge vent. Pro Roofing installed a Deco Ridge cap over the ridge vent (shingle Vent 2). Pro Roofing used synthetic felt as the underlayment on the Lynnwood roof.

This post also helps one see what the Owens Corning Woodcrest roofing shingle looks like in the sun and the shade. Click on the pictures to see them larger. Lots of great pictures below!

Lynnwood Roof with Woodcrest Sycamore

Lynnwood Roofing with Owens Corning

Pro Roofing Van, Pro Roofing is a Lynnwood Roofing Company

Woodcrest Roof in Lynnwood

Woodcrest in the color Sycamore

Roofing Flashings in Lynnwood by Pro Roofing

Roof to Wall Flashing done by Pro Roofing

Roof with Owens Corning Woodcrest Sycamore

Roof Anchor done by Pro Roofing

Owens Corning roof done in Lynnwood

Metal Valley on composition

Deco Ridge in Lynnwood done by Pro Roofing NW

Chimney Cricket done by Pro Roofing in Lynnwood

B-Vent Pipe replaced in Lynnwood by Pro Roofing

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