When two homes sit side by side, you can see how their roofs work together from the street. On this project off Emory Road in the Gibbs and Halls area, both properties needed full roof replacements. The finished look mattered, but there was work beneath the shingles that needed attention first.
Mountain View Exteriors replaced both roofs with CertainTeed Landmark shingles in Charcoal Black. Along the way, the job included rotten decking replacement, drip edge upgrades on both houses and new 6-inch seamless gutters on the main house.
Two Homes, Two Different Rooflines
The main house has a broad roof with several intersecting sections and an attached garage. Next door, the second house has a different shape, including a tall gambrel end. A shared shingle color gave the properties a consistent appearance without changing the character of either home.
In the before photos, you can follow the main roof from the garage across the front of the house. The after view shows the same building with its new Charcoal Black shingles. Those wide views tell part of the story. The work photos explain what had to happen before the finished surface went on.
Before: the main house and garage.
After: Landmark Charcoal Black shingles.
Repairing the Wood Beneath the Shingles
Both homes needed rotten roof decking replaced in areas. Decking is the wood surface underneath the roofing materials. When you replace a roof, the condition of that wood matters just as much as the shingle you choose.
Removing the old roofing opened up the deck for that work. The overhead progress photos show exposed wood across the main house while the crew worked through this stage. Damaged areas were addressed as part of the replacement before they were covered again.
This is one reason a finished roof photo cannot tell you everything about a job. You can admire the new color from the driveway, but you cannot see the repaired wood beneath it. Keeping photos of that stage gives you a clearer record of the work your roof received.
During: exposed decking across the main house.
During: work on the rear roof slopes.
Updating the Roof Edges and Gutters
Both houses also needed drip edge upgrades to meet code. That work was included with each roof replacement. It was a separate part of the project from choosing and installing the new shingles.
The main house received new 6-inch seamless gutters as well. That distinction matters if you are comparing the two homes in the photos. Both received new roofs and drip edge, but the gutter replacement was part of the main house’s scope.
If you are planning similar work, ask your roofer to spell out those details in the estimate. Decking repairs, roof edges and gutters deserve their own conversation. Our guide to what to expect during your roofing project can help you prepare.
A Finished Look Across Both Properties
The final aerial photos bring the two houses back into one view. Charcoal Black shingles tie the properties together, while closer photos show how that color looks on each roofline. You can also compare the main house’s original roof with the completed installation from similar front angles.
The homeowners gave the project a five-star review. For this job, the result included the visible change and the less visible repairs: two complete roof replacements, corrected decking areas and updated roof edges.
After: the second home’s new roof.
After: both neighboring roofs completed.
Planning a Roof Replacement Near Halls?
Your roof may need a different scope than either of these homes. Start with an inspection and a clear discussion of the areas that need attention. You can learn more about our roofing work in Halls or request a roof replacement estimate for your property.