This St. Joseph, MI home is ready for many more Michigan winters with a complete roof replacement and Leaf Terminator gutter protection from Dennison Roofing & Gutter Toppers. The homeowners chose CertainTeed NorthGate shingles in Pewter, a clean, cool gray blend that looks crisp against the white siding and the tall, steep gables of this home.
A CertainTeed NorthGate Roof in Pewter
This was a 49-square roof replacement with several gables, a dormer, and a chimney chase. NorthGate is built with our northern climate in mind, and Pewter gives all of those rooflines a sharp, dimensional look from the street and from above. Matching Pewter hip and ridge caps complete the look.
The CertainTeed Integrity Roofing System
Every roof we install is built as a CertainTeed Integrity Roofing System, and this one is no exception. That means 5½ ft of WinterGuard ice and water shield at all eave edges and around all roof penetrations, with RoofRunner synthetic underlayment over the balance of the roof deck. WinterGuard protects the areas most likely to see ice dams and wind-driven rain, while RoofRunner gives the rest of the deck a strong, reliable layer of protection under the shingles.
Why We Did a Partial Redeck
CertainTeed requires WinterGuard to go over a clean, dry roof deck, never on top of old roofing material. Once the old roof was torn off, our crew checked the decking and did a partial redeck, installing new decking in the areas where it was needed. That gives the ice and water shield and the new shingles a solid, flat surface to bond and fasten to, which is exactly what CertainTeed calls for.
Ventilation, Flashing, and Finishing Details
A roof only performs as well as its details. We installed CertainTeed ridge vent along the ridgelines to help the attic release heat and moisture, covered the old static vent openings, and added Omni wall vents at the south dormer. Insulation was adjusted where needed to keep proper airflow just below the roof deck, two new bathroom vents were installed, and new vents with dampers were installed in Pewter to match the shingles.
At the chimney we installed a new saddle and a new chimney flashing kit, along with new step flashing, to shed water around some of the most leak-prone spots on any roof. The plumbing vents got new pipe boots, with the soil pipes painted Pewter to blend in with the shingles. White T-metal drip edge finishes the roof edges, matched to the fascia as closely as possible.
Leaf Terminator Gutter Protection
With the new roof in place, we finished the job with 205 feet of Leaf Terminator gutter protection in Charcoal. Leaf Terminator keeps leaves and debris from the trees around this home out of the gutters, so rainwater keeps flowing where it should and the homeowners can skip the ladder when it is time for gutter cleaning.
Thinking About a Roof Replacement in St. Joseph?
If your roof is showing its age or you are tired of cleaning clogged gutters, we would be glad to take a look. Dennison Roofing & Gutter Toppers installs CertainTeed roofing systems and Leaf Terminator gutter protection for homeowners in St. Joseph and throughout Southwest Michigan. We will walk you through every step, from the tear-off and decking to the final cleanup. Call us at (269) 371-4685 to schedule your free estimate.
