🤕 Symptoms:

-Three roofing layers: cedar shakes, two layers of shingles — exceeding code and adding weight
-Signs of structural fatigue beneath aging roof system
-Outdated or corroded flashing around chimneys and roof valleys
-Client needed a roof that not only performed, but made a statement

🩺 Diagnosis:

I was brought in by GKontos Roofing to handle this high-end roof rebuild for a client expecting nothing less than top-tier craftsmanship.This roof had been patched and layered over for too long. Between the cedar shakes and dual shingle layers, it was past its structural limit and overdue for a full reset. Beneath it all, the deck was tired, and some framing needed reinforcement. This wasn’t a surface-level job — it was about restoring integrity while elevating the home's appearance with materials that respect the architecture and raise the bar.

🛠️ Treatment Plan:

-Complete tear-off of all three roofing layers, down to original decking
-Identified and reinforced weak structural areas before sheathing
-Installed new plywood decking to create a clean, solid base
-Laid down fresh synthetic underlayment for premium moisture protection
-Installed GAF Cambridge architectural shingles (special order) — high-grade and long-lasting
-Replaced chimney flashing with custom copper flashing, shaped and fitted to perfection
-Installed new copper valleys for both function and elegance — built to age gracefully and perform without compromise

💡 Prognosis:

This isn’t just a roof — it’s a legacy-level upgrade. The copper details elevate the character of the home, and the reinforced deck ensures strength from the core outward. Built with care and selected with intention, this roof is meant to outlive trends, storms, and even ownership changes. It’s not going anywhere.