What Work Was Done?
Sandy R.’s roof replacement project in Canton, MI, began after an awning installation crew noticed soft spots on the roof while attaching a newly built backyard awning. Concerned about the roof’s condition and preparing to potentially sell the home in the future, Sandy reached out to RoofAdvisor after her neighbors, previous customers, referred her.
During the inspection, the roof was found to be in generally good condition overall, with only a few isolated soft areas and no major ventilation concerns. The home already had proper intake and exhaust ventilation, along with baffles installed throughout the attic. After reviewing repair options, replacement estimates, and a full roof assessment report together, Sandy ultimately decided a full replacement would provide the best long-term value and peace of mind.
Working Around a Difficult Awning Situation
One of the biggest challenges of the project involved the recently installed backyard awning. Sandy had received an extremely high quote from the awning company to temporarily detach and reset the structure for roofing access.
Rather than imposing unnecessary additional costs on the homeowner, RoofAdvisor worked closely with Sandy to develop a custom installation plan that would allow the roof replacement to proceed while leaving the awning structure fully intact.
The production plan carefully tied the new roofing system into the existing lower rear roof area without disturbing the awning panels or mounting system, helping Sandy avoid an estimated $12,000 in additional costs.
Roofing System Details
The completed roofing system included:
- GAF Timberline® HDZ™ Lifetime Architectural Shingles
- Synthetic underlayment
- Pro-Start® starter shingles
- Cobra® SnowCountry® Advanced Ridge Vent
- GAF Seal-A-Ridge® ridge cap and hip shingles
- Ice and water barrier protection at eaves, valleys, sidewalls, and penetrations
- New drip edge and flashing components
- Replacement bath vent and pipe boot
- Updated chimney flashing with new sealant
To address the isolated soft areas found during the inspection, selective roof decking replacement was also completed where needed.
Long-Term Protection & Peace of Mind
The project also included:
- Full tear-off and debris removal
- Magnetic nail cleanup for property protection
- GAF System Plus Warranty
- RoofAdvisor 25-Year Workmanship Warranty
By taking the time to understand Sandy’s concerns, explaining every option clearly, and developing a creative installation solution around the existing awning, RoofAdvisor helped deliver a long-term roofing solution that protects the home while avoiding unnecessary additional costs.