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Autumn 2026

Cedar shake roof — deck repair in progress

Photographed during the work. Finished photos to follow.

Cedar shake roof, opened for repair A worn section of shakes stripped back to the deck. Photographed during the work; the open area is tarped between work days.
Sheathing installation in progress New sheathing goes in before any new shakes. Photographed during the work — finished photos to follow.

From inspections

Cracked pipe boot The rubber collar around a vent pipe splits with age and lets water in around the pipe. Usually a small repair when caught early.
Nail pop A nail that has worked its way up leaves an opening in the shingle. We check how many there are and whether the shingles around them are still sound.
Torn shingle Wind, foot traffic or a dropped branch. Water reaches the underlayment. We replace the shingle rather than covering it with roof cement.
Cracked tar patch on a ridge Roof cement is a temporary fix. Once it dries and cracks it can hold water against the joint instead of shedding it.
Open joint at a wall Roof-to-wall joints are a frequent leak location. The flashing and the shingles around it have to overlap correctly; an inspection confirms what needs redoing.
Gap under vent flashing A lifted flashing edge can let wind-driven rain underneath. Resealed or re-flashed depending on its condition.
Cracked, lifting shingle edge Brittle shingles lift at the edges and crack. On older roofs we look at the whole slope before recommending a repair or a replacement.
New hole beside an old patch A new opening next to an earlier repair. We look for why the area is failing before patching it again.
Layered cement at a ridge joint Several rounds of patching with an opening still visible. An inspection determines whether the joint can be sealed or needs to be rebuilt.

Gutter calls

Gutter packed with needles Needles and leaves hold water in the gutter and overflow in heavy rain. Cleaned by hand, downspouts flushed.
Rotten fascia behind the gutter Repeated overflow soaks the wood behind the gutter. During a cleaning we visually check the accessible fascia for signs of damage.
Tar-smeared corner A corner joint sealed with roofing tar. Tar tends to crack over time; the joint usually needs a proper sealant or a new corner piece.
Peeling, staining corner Standing water strips the coating and starts corrosion. Often a slope or outlet problem rather than just dirt — we check the fall of the gutter.
Dripping seam A drip at a seam after rain. Small now, but ongoing drips are what rot fascia and soffit over time; the seam needs to be checked and resealed.
Downspout outlet The outlet is where clogs usually start. We clear it, flush the downspout and check that water actually reaches the drain.

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