Asphalt Roof Replacement in Ladysmith

What's involved in an asphalt roof replacement

We tear off the old shingles down to the deck, check the sheathing for damage, and install new underlay and shingles to the slope and eave-protection standards set out in the BC Building Code. Eave protection runs from the roof edge to at least 300mm past the inside face of the exterior wall, and asphalt shingles need a minimum slope of 1-in-3 under the standard method, or 1-in-6 with the low-slope method.

How a tear-off day runs

A tear-off day starts early with property setup. We park our trucks and position the disposal bin close to the roofline, keeping your vehicles and entryways accessible whenever possible. We lay thick tarps over your garden beds, shrubbery, flower boxes, decks, and paved walkways to protect your landscaping from falling debris.

Once ground protection is in place, our crew moves up to strip the old asphalt shingles, worn felt, and damaged flashing down to the bare wooden deck. We deposit all old materials directly into the disposal bin as we go, keeping the work area tidy and manageable. As the deck clears, we inspect every plywood sheet or plank for water damage, rot, or soft spots. We replace any damaged sheathing before laying down new underlayment.

After verifying the deck is solid, we install ice-and-water eave protection along the edges and heavy underlayment across the entire surface. We complete the tear-off and deck preparation within a secure dry weather window so your roof remains watertight overnight. Before we leave for the day, we sweep down the roof, clean out your gutters, and run a heavy magnet over your driveway, lawn, and garden pathways to capture stray nails.