What We Found Under the Shingles on a Centralia Roof

We’ve had a lot of wind and rain these past few days. If it’s got you looking up at your roof, here’s a job we just finished in Centralia, WA, that shows what you can see from the yard and what you might miss.

The old shingles were worn. There were patches of moss and some dark spots. But the part I’d point out is right at the base of the brick chimney. We got a much better look at it once the old shingles came off.

A closer look at the chimney

With the roof stripped, you could see dark, rough spots in the wood next to the chimney. In the close-up, you can see where the surface of the wood had started to break apart. That area was hidden under the old roof.

When we look at a spot like this, one of the first things we check is the flashing. That’s the metal that helps keep rain out where the roof meets the brick. We also look at the shingles and wood nearby to see how far the damage goes.

How the roof turned out

We put on PABCO Premier shingles in Pewter Gray. They’re architectural shingles, so you can see a bit of depth and shadow in the rows when you look across the roof.

Watch the before-and-after video and keep an eye on the chimney. It’s a good point of reference when the shot changes from the old roof to the new one.

Can you fix just one part of a roof?

Sometimes. If the trouble is in one spot and the rest of the roof is in good shape, a roof repair may be all you need. A few loose shingles or a problem with the metal around a chimney can be worth fixing on their own. If the shingles are worn across several parts of the roof, we look at the whole thing before we suggest a fix.

The same goes for moss. A little green in a shady spot is common. Moss likes parts of the roof that stay damp, so check the side that gets the least sun. If you see a thick patch, it’s worth having someone look at the shingles around it.

What to look for after a windy night

Take a walk around the house and look up from the yard. Is there a shingle sticking up that used to lie flat? Do you see a bare spot or a piece of shingle in the grass? Inside, look for a new water mark on the ceiling, especially near the chimney. If something looks new since the last round of wind and rain, here’s how we check for storm damage.

If you’re in Centralia or nearby and want us to take a look, request a free roof inspection from United Roofing Solutions.