Clinton, NY roof replacement
Roof Replacement in Clinton, NY
Many houses in and around the village of Clinton have been reroofed more than once, and not always the same way. A replacement from us takes all of it off, fixes the wood underneath and rebuilds every joint where an addition, porch or dormer meets the main roof.
- Free roof inspection
- Written quote within 24 hours
- 10-year workmanship warranty
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The short answer
315 Roofing replaces asphalt shingle roofs on homes in Clinton, NY, in the village and across the Town of Kirkland, about 11 miles south-west of our Utica office in a straight line. We remove every old layer, replace soft decking, flash every wall and chimney joint new and finish with architectural shingles. Read how a roof replacement from 315 Roofing works in general, or see all of our roofing services in Clinton.
- All old layers removed
- Additions and porches flashed new
- Photos at every stage
- 10-year workmanship warranty
Older houses
Why older Clinton roofs need a careful replacement
Several roofs on one house
A main roof, a porch, a rear addition and a dormer or two each meet at a wall or a valley. Every one of those joints gets new step flashing, because a new roof is only as dry as its joints.
What is under the old layers, photographed
Older roofs here often hide a second layer, a patched section or tired boards. We photograph what we find at the inspection and again if the tear-off uncovers more, before going further.
Gardens and trees respected
Clinton yards tend to be planted and shaded. We protect the landscaping during tear-off, haul every scrap of old material away and sweep the lawn and beds for nails.
How it works
What a Clinton roof replacement involves
Clinton is a village with a settled, older character: houses close to the center, tree-lined residential streets and homes that have been added onto over many decades. Outside the village, the Town of Kirkland opens up into hills and farmland, with houses on larger lots. A replacement on either kind of property follows the same order, but the older village houses usually ask for more work at each step.
Taking off what earlier roofers left
On an older Clinton house it is common to find a newer layer of shingles over an older one, or one slope patched in a different shingle from the rest. All of it comes off, down to the deck. That is the only way to see what condition the wood is in.
Bringing the deck back to solid
Boards that have softened at the eaves, around a chimney or under a long-leaking valley are cut out and replaced. Where the old roof sat under trees, shaded slopes that stayed damp for years often need the most. If the tear-off shows more rot than we expected, we stop, photograph it and talk it through with you.
Rebuilding the joints
Porch roofs and additions meet the main house at a wall, and dormers break through the slope. Each of those joints gets new step flashing woven in with the shingles. Chimneys get new step and counter flashing instead of another coat of tar.
Making the roof stay cold
Many older homes were built with little attic ventilation, which is why ice dams are common on them. During the replacement we lay ice and water shield along the eaves and in the valleys and correct the ventilation so the underside of the roof stays cold in winter. Then the architectural shingles go on.
Signs
Signs an older Clinton roof is ready to come off
These are the patterns we see on roofs in and around the village that have reached the end of their life.
Moss spreading across a shaded slope
A little moss under a tree can be managed. Heavy growth across a whole slope usually means the shingles beneath it have been holding water for years.
Patches that do not match
A roof that has been repaired in several different shingles has usually been leaking in several places, and the next leak is already on its way.
A wavy roofline
Ripples or dips you can see from the street mean the deck under the shingles has softened or an extra layer has been laid over an uneven one.
Leaks at the porch or addition every spring
When the joints keep failing after freeze-thaw seasons, and the shingles around them are worn too, a full replacement is the lasting fix.
Not sure? The inspection is free, and it ends with photos and an honest answer. If a repair will give the roof several more years, that is what we will recommend.
The process
Four steps to a new roof in Clinton
Inspection and photos
We count the layers, check every joint and the attic where we can reach it, and photograph it all.
A quote in writing
Within 24 hours: the tear-off, deck repair, flashing, ventilation and shingles, itemized, with an expected schedule.
Tear-off and new roof
Old layers off, deck repaired, ice and water shield, new flashing at every joint, vents and architectural shingles.
Walkthrough
We show you the finished roof, explain the 10-year workmanship warranty and leave the yard swept for nails.
Questions
Roof replacement questions from Clinton homeowners
Do you replace roofs in the village and the rest of the Town of Kirkland?
Yes. We replace roofs on homes in the village of Clinton and on the roads outside it, including houses on larger lots in the hills.
Will the new roof look right on an older house?
Architectural shingles have a dimensional, layered look that suits older houses well, and we go through colors with you before anything is ordered. Porches, additions and the main roof all get the same shingle, so the house reads as one roof again.
Should the trees be trimmed before the roof is replaced?
Branches that touch or hang low over the roof are worth cutting back first, by a tree service. They scrape new shingles in the wind and keep slopes shaded and damp. We will point out the ones that matter when we inspect.
What if the porch roof is in worse shape than the main roof?
That is common, because porch roofs often sit lower and collect more debris. We include the porch in the inspection and the quote, and on a pitched porch roof that takes shingles we replace it with the rest.
Can a new roof help an older Clinton house with ice dams?
Yes, when the attic ventilation is corrected at the same time. Ice and water shield along the eaves keeps backed-up water off the deck, and better ventilation keeps the roof cold enough that less snow melts. We check the attic during the inspection so the quote includes what your house needs.
How long does a replacement on an older house take?
It depends on how many layers come off, how much of the deck needs replacing and how many joints there are to flash. An older house with a porch, an addition and a chimney takes longer than a simple gable roof. The written quote gives you an expected schedule for your roof.
Can I get a written report on the roof for a home sale?
Yes. We provide written reports with photos, including for buyers and sellers who need to know the condition of the roof before closing.
Nearby
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Find out what your Clinton roof needs
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