7 Layers Gone, One Solid Roof on This Ada Ohio Home

Seven layers. That's what was sitting on this Ada, Ohio home before we got to work. Most roofs max out at two layers before the weight and trapped moisture start causing real problems underneath. Seven layers means years of band-aid fixes stacked on top of each other - and eventually, the deck underneath pays the price.

When we pulled everything off, it was clear the old sheathing had to go too. We re-sheeted the entire roof before anything else went on. This is the step a lot of homeowners don't think about, but it's what everything else sits on. If the base isn't solid, the new shingles don't matter.

Once the deck was clean and tight, we installed Owens Corning Duration shingles. These are a step above standard three-tab shingles - they're thicker, they lay flatter, and they hold up better against wind and impact. The SureNail technology built into Duration shingles gives them a stronger fastening zone, which matters in Ohio where the weather doesn't hold back.

We also made sure the roof could breathe properly. A roof that can't ventilate holds heat and moisture in the attic, which shortens the life of everything up there. Getting the ventilation right is part of the job that doesn't show up in photos but makes a big difference over the long haul. This home is now set up to handle whatever comes at it.

The finished product speaks for itself - clean lines, solid ridge work, and a consistent shingle pattern across the whole roof. That's what a proper full roof replacement looks like. No shortcuts, no layers piled on top of problems. Just a roof done right from the deck up.