Roofing contractor in Kent, WA

East Hill homes at elevation face more wind exposure than valley-floor properties, and wind stress concentrates at the ridge and hip lines where shingles are most exposed. Ridge caps and hip shingles on windward-facing rooflines lift and crack faster than the main field of the roof. Proper fastening patterns and sealed ridge details during installation reduce how often these areas need attention.

Homes from the 1950s near downtown Kent often have original or near-original decking beneath multiple layers of roofing material. When we remove the existing layers, we assess the decking for soft spots, rot, and structural issues before installing new shingles. It is common to find sections of decking that need replacement on homes of this age, and we document what we find so there are no surprises.

Yes. The persistent moisture on the valley floor keeps siding surfaces damp longer than hillside properties, which accelerates paint failure on wood siding and causes vinyl siding to develop mold and algae on the surface. Original wood lap siding on valley-floor homes absorbs moisture at the bottom edges and deteriorates from the ground up. Fiber-cement siding handles valley humidity better than wood-based products.

Yes. East Hill lots often have grade changes in the backyard, and we design and build decks to account for slope using proper post footings and framing. We use materials suited to Western Washington's wet winters, and we size the deck to the lot and the home's footprint.