Summerflex Seattle

04/12/2022

Big pressure washing job that required our entire cleaning team to execute.
Look at this crew! Excellent service!

04/01/2022

Take a look at this big job we have done. We’re also going to post a “before/ after” video for comparison. 🏠

04/01/2022

01/17/2022

Don’t wait, call us today to speak with one of our service manager so we can talk about your needs and how we can be part of solutions for you, your team and your building.

12/24/2021

We wish you a Merry Christmas 🎄🎁

12/17/2021

Tired of “commission estimators” who don’t even come out and look at your roof? Call us and get an in person quote and we will actually get on your roof and create a quote to your exact needs. Experience the difference of an owner-operator run business today.

12/17/2021

This house in Seattle is a great example of shiplap boards that were badly repaired. There were a lot of leaks, rotten wood all over the roof and also some rotten beams that needed to be replaced.

Shiplap boards used to be popular, but now there are better options available. We can’t install new shingles on top of this old system because over time, shiplap fir wood resin dissipates, causing the boards to shrink, crack, form knot holes, and become extremely brittle. Best option is to install a new plywood for a nice and smooth deck.

Then you might be asking yourself : Why do I need to re-sheet my shiplap roof deck?
Well, because it wouldn’t make sense to install a 50 years lifetime shingles on top of it to have them leaking in 5 – 10 years. It is important to build a good base for the new shingles, otherwise you’ll just have a bad roof with a modern look.
If you want to avoid the headache of tearing up your new roof searching for a mysterious leak that “should not be happening”, it is in your best interest to apply solid sheathing over the existing shiplap for your roofing system to securely fasten to. The recommended materials are exterior grade 7/16″ OSB (oriented strand board), 3/8″ OSB, or 1/2″ CDX true plywood.

Here are some pictures of a beautiful new roof we have installed.

12/17/2021