Asphalt shingle roofing in Mascouche

Shingles are only the layer you see. What makes a roof last is what sits underneath and around them: solid decking, an ice and water protection membrane where ice forms, well-integrated flashing and an attic that breathes. Here's how we handle a shingle re-roof in Mascouche, from choosing the product to picking up the last nails on your lawn.

What goes under your new shingles

We start by stripping the old roofing down to the wood. It's the only way to see the real condition of the deck, especially on Mascouche-Heights homes that have been through several re-roofs. Soft or rotten sections are replaced before anything else goes down. Then the roof is rebuilt layer by layer, from the eaves up to the ridge:

• New drip edge along the eaves and rakes
• Ice and water protection membrane at the edges and in the valleys
• Synthetic underlayment over the rest of the deck
• Starter course, then shingles nailed to the manufacturer's instructions
• New flashing around chimneys, walls and vents
• Ridge caps and vents matched to the attic's ventilation

Three-tab or architectural: choosing for the house

Flat, uniform three-tab shingles are getting harder to find. Most homeowners now pick an architectural shingle, also called laminated, which is thicker and made of two bonded layers that give the roof some depth. It generally stands up better to wind and hides small irregularities in the deck, a real plus on an older house.

Colour matters too. Under Mascouche's big trees, a shingle with algae-resistant granules helps keep black streaks off the shaded slopes. On a lot in full sun, a lighter shade heats the attic a little less. We bring samples so you can see them next to the house's siding in daylight.

A tidy job site on a big lot

On a Mascouche property, the job is organized around the land. We set the bin where it won't damage the lawn or the paving, protect the flower beds, hedges and windows under the eaves, and plan access to the garage or shed if they're being redone at the same time, with the same shingle so everything matches.

At the end of each day we run a magnet over the ground around the house and along the paths to pick up dropped nails. On a big yard where kids play and the mower goes by, that detail matters. Afterwards you get photos of the work and our written workmanship warranty.