Service
Shingle roofing in Revere and Greater Boston
Asphalt shingles are what most homes around here wear, and they hold up well when they are installed for the wind we actually get.
We install, repair, and replace asphalt shingle roofs across Revere and Greater Boston. Shingle is the most common roof on North Shore homes, capes, colonials, and triple deckers. Installed properly, with sealed starter courses and the right nailing pattern, an asphalt roof handles salt air and Nor'easter wind well. Quotes are free.
Shingle performance is mostly installation. Nail placement, starter strip at the eaves and rakes, and a properly cut valley decide whether a roof sheds a Nor'easter or loses a course of tabs.
We install architectural shingles, which are thicker and heavier than the old three-tab style and sit better in wind.
What it is and when you need it
Shingle performance is mostly installation. Nail placement in the manufacturer nail zone, sealed starter strip at the eaves and rakes, and cleanly cut valleys decide whether a roof sheds a storm or loses a course of tabs. We install architectural shingles, which are thicker and heavier than the old three tab style and sit better in wind.
Underlayment is the water resistant sheet between the deck and the shingles. Ice and water barrier is the self adhering membrane used at eaves and valleys, where ice dams and wind driven rain push water back up the slope. Both sit under the finished roof and neither can be added later without lifting it.
A shingle tear off is permitted work through the local building department under the state building code, 780 CMR. Nail pattern, starter course, and eave protection are all code items on a shingle roof, which is why a permitted job and a weekend crew rarely end up with the same roof.
What the work covers
Starter course
Sealed starter at eaves and rakes so the wind has no edge to lift.
Nailing pattern
Fasteners placed in the nail zone at the manufacturer count, not short-nailed to save time.
Valleys and flashing
Valleys lined and cut clean, with metal where the detail calls for it.
Ventilation
Ridge and intake venting so the attic runs cooler and drier through the seasons.
Roofing conditions around Revere and Greater Boston
Wind off the water is the thing that finds a badly fastened shingle roof. Exposed roofs in Beachmont and Point of Pines take it directly, and even inland roofs in Malden and Saugus see the same gusts through a Nor'easter.
Ventilation matters as much as the shingles. Ridge and intake venting keeps the attic cooler and drier, which slows shingle ageing from underneath and reduces the melt and refreeze cycle that builds ice dams at the eaves.
Permits and how we quote
Roofing in Massachusetts runs under the state building code, 780 CMR, and replacements are generally permitted through the building department of the city where the property stands. We handle that permit as part of the job.
A shingle quote lists the shingle line, the eave and valley protection, the flashing, and the ventilation, so you can compare it line for line against anyone else you ask.
Areas we cover
- Roofing in Revere, MA
- Roofing in Boston, MA
- Roofing in Chelsea, MA
- Roofing in Everett, MA
- Roofing in Malden, MA
- Roofing in Lynn, MA
- Roofing in Saugus, MA
Questions we get asked
How long does an asphalt shingle roof last here?
Service life depends on the product, the installation, and the exposure. Coastal roofs age faster than inland ones because of salt air and wind, so the honest answer for a specific roof comes after we look at it rather than from a chart.
What is the difference between three tab and architectural shingles?
Three tab shingles are a single flat layer. Architectural shingles are laminated, thicker, and heavier, which helps in wind and gives the roof more depth to look at. We install architectural shingles.
Can shingles be installed in winter?
Yes, with care. Cold weather affects how quickly shingle sealant bonds, so the work has to be planned around temperature and the weather window. We will tell you if waiting is the better call.
Do you replace the underlayment when you reshingle?
Yes. A tear off means new underlayment and new ice and water barrier at the eaves and valleys, because those layers are what actually keep water out when wind drives it under the shingles.
What causes shingles to blow off?
Usually fasteners placed outside the nail zone, a missing or unsealed starter course at the eaves and rakes, or a roof that has aged past the point where the sealant strip still grabs.
Emergency roof help, 24/7
Thinking about shingle roofing?
A shingle quote lists the shingle line, the eave and valley protection, the flashing, and the ventilation, so you can compare it line for line against anyone else you ask.