This home at 37 Summerset Drive in Kalamazoo, Michigan (Oshtemo Township) needed more than a new roof. Dennison Roofing and Gutter Topper replaced the roof and installed new seamless gutters, gutter covers, soffit and fascia, and attic insulation in one project, so the whole roofline is now built to work together.
Roofing in Kalamazoo: CertainTeed NorthGate in Pewter
We installed 37 squares of CertainTeed NorthGate shingles in Pewter. This roof carries a lifetime shingle warranty, a 160 mph wind warranty, and a Class 4 hail rating. CertainTeed WinterGuard ice and water shield went in at the eaves, valleys, walls, and roof protrusions, where Michigan ice dams and wind-driven rain do the most damage.
After tear-off, our crew replaced 28 sheets of 4′ x 8′ OSB roof decking, so the new shingles are fastened to solid wood rather than covering up soft spots.
Seamless Gutters and Gutter Guards
We installed 200 feet of new white seamless gutters and downspouts around the home. Seamless gutters are formed on site to fit each run, so there are fewer seams to leak.
We protected those gutters with 110 feet of Solution gutter covers in Charcoal. Solution is part of the Gutter Topper family of gutter covers, along with Gutter Topper, Needle Guard, and Leaf Terminator. These four gutter guards are the only system to pass two independent agencies’ tests for no clogging, torrential rain, 110 mph winds, and 1,200 lbs per square foot of snow load. Roofing manufacturers have also given written certification that their unique installation does not harm or void a homeowner’s roof warranty. That matters on a brand-new roof like this one.
New Soffit and Fascia
We installed 290 feet of white soffit and fascia. New fascia gives the seamless gutters a solid surface to mount to, and new soffit finishes the eaves cleanly and supports attic airflow.
Heat Deflector Insulation
While the roof was open, we installed 2,650 square feet of Heat Deflector Insulation over the existing attic insulation. In warm months it deflects 97% of the roof deck’s radiant heat back up so the attic ventilation can exhaust it, which means the air conditioner works less. In winter it reflects furnace heat rising through the ceiling back down into the living areas. Department of Energy studies show this type of insulation can cut utility bills by 25 to 45%, depending on the home.
Kalamazoo Roofing, Seamless Gutters, and Gutter Covers by Dennison Roofing and Gutter Topper
If your Kalamazoo-area home needs roofing, seamless gutters, gutter guards, gutter covers, or soffit and fascia, call Dennison Roofing and Gutter Topper at 269-399-3941 for a free estimate.
