Timely Northern Virginia Roof Replacement Options
Erik’s Mold-Damaged Roof Led To Him Calling The
Northern Virginia Roof Replacement Experts At Shiner
We Worked Alongside Mold Removal Experts To Ensure A
Long-Lasting Roof Replacement For His Northern VA Home
When you think of reasons for needing a Northern Virginia roof replacement, outdoor conditions likely come to mind. But what happens inside your home also matters.
Erik H. discovered this when poor attic ventilation created the perfect environment for extensive indoor mold growth. The situation was so bad that he not only needed the mold removed. He needed to replace the overlying section of his roof.
So Erik made the call to a local mold remediation company. He also called the trusted roofing professionals at Shiner Exteriors.
Throughout the project, we coordinated our services with Erik’s chosen mold company. We also presented him with multiple options for fixing his damaged roof. In the end, we were able to help him solve the immediate problem and prevent it from occurring again in the future.
Poor Ventilation Leads To Mold And Roof Damage
Proper attic ventilation is crucial to the health of your roof. Unless adequate airflow is maintained, your attic temperatures can soar to 140F or more during the summer. Excessive moisture buildup can also occur.
What are the long-term consequences of these indoor conditions? The full list of potential issues includes:
- Premature breakdown and warping of your primary roof material
- The same kinds of problems with the underlying roof decking
- Mold buildup on various surfaces in your attic
If they appear, these problems should be addressed ASAP. The longer you wait, the more widespread they’re likely to become.
Erik Discovers He Needs Mold Removal And Roofing Services
Unfortunately, inadequate ventilation was an issue in Erik’s Northern Virginia home. By the time he realized this, he was dealing with serious mold accumulation and roof damage.
Erik understood that both these problems require professional help, not a DIY solution. So, he contacted a local company that specializes in mold removal. In addition, he contacted Shiner for help determining how to fix his roof.
“I needed to replace a large section of my roof because, thanks to completely inadequate ventilation, we had a good deal of mold in our attic. Shiner’s representative walked me through a number of options, including an inexpensive option that, for a variety of reasons, he did not recommend (but was willing to offer). We went with the more complete (and more expensive) solution.”
Providing Erik With A Partial Roof Replacement
Soon, a member of our team arrived for a thorough roof inspection. After completing this inspection, we told Erik that he had two potential options to remedy the situation.
His first option was a plan that focused on repairing the damaged shingles. The second was a partial roof replacement.
What’s the difference? While less expensive, a repair would only deal with the surface issues on Erik’s roof.
A roof replacement, on the other hand, would allow us to remove all the damaged material, including the plywood roof decking. It would also allow us to install all-new material throughout the affected section of Erik’s roof.
Erik Chooses His Residential Roofing Option
Given the circumstances, we recommended that Erik go with his second, more complete option. He agreed.
As part of our plan, we also had to ensure that his roof was properly ventilated. Otherwise, our work and Erik’s money would be for naught.
Now, it was time to get started on the partial replacement. It was also time to coordinate our activities with Erik’s mold removal contractor.
“Shiner Roofing worked with our mold contractor to coordinate their replacement of the roof (plywood and all) with the mold contractor’s HEPA sanding of the rafters.”
Coordinating With Erik’s Northern Virginia Mold Crew
Safe mold removal is highly specialized work. As such, it’s beyond the scope of what we do at Shiner Exteriors. But to do our job and serve our customer, we had to time our actions with those of Erik’s mold specialists.
This was most critical for the work done on his home’s rafters. These rafters provide support for the overlying roof decking. However, in Erik’s case, they were coated in mold.
To remove this mold, the contractor had to take several precautions. That included sealing off the area and turning on specialized fans equipped with HEPA filters.
With these precautions in place, the contractor sanded down the affected rafters. For our part, we provided guidance on how to protect the rafters’ structural integrity. We also had to perform some spot repairs when a member of the contractor’s crew sanded a rafter beyond the intended stopping point.
“Shiner did good work, was prompt, and honored their proposal cost (plus a SMALL additional fee for some unexpected rafter repair work). I’d definitely recommend Shiner to others looking for roofing work.” Erik H.
Erik’s Opinion On His New Roof Installation
A short time later, Erik had a mold-free, well-ventilated attic. He also had a newly installed partial roof replacement.
How did we do? Erik gave us a five-star thumbs up for our part in the project. He especially appreciated the quality of our work, our efficiency, and the accuracy of our initial price quote.
Want these kinds of benefits for your local home? Contact Shiner Exteriors today for a free estimate on your required roof replacement or repair. No matter your particular situation, you deserve the best in effective, affordable roofing services.
