Before putting this home on the market, the owner wanted to take care of the roof. He expected it to become an issue during the sale and decided to turn it into a selling point by completing the replacement ahead of time.
The property is on Glendora Avenue in Preston Hollow, between Preston Road and Hillcrest Road, just west of Hillcrest High School. The stone exterior, steep roof sections, mature trees, and copper gutters give the house much of its character.
The owner was a longtime Bert Roofing customer who had worked with us on previous projects. He called us again to handle this replacement. Along with installing the new roof, the job required repairs to the wood decking and careful preservation of the home’s existing copper gutter system.
Keeping the Original Copper Gutters
The copper gutters were still serviceable. They were worth keeping, but the roof pitch and working conditions meant they needed to come down while we replaced the roofing.
We removed the existing gutter sections and set them aside during the work. Once the roofing was complete, the same gutters were reinstalled. This is called detach and reset.
There is considerable labor involved in that process. Long gutter sections have to be handled carefully, kept in usable condition, and put back into position along the roofline. On this house, preserving the copper justified that work.
It also kept an existing architectural feature in place. The gutters had an aged finish that suited the stone exterior, and replacing the roof did not require changing that part of the house. The finished project retained the original copper system with the new roofing above it.
Owens Corning Duration Storm in Driftwood
For the new roof, we installed Owens Corning Duration Storm architectural shingles in Driftwood. This product carries a Class 4 impact-resistance rating.
The color works well with the light stone and existing copper. Several large roof sections are visible from the driveway and sides of the property, so the appearance of the finished shingles is a substantial part of the home’s exterior.
Required Roof Deck Repairs
After removing the old roofing, we inspected the exposed wood decking and replaced 12 sheets of damaged sheathing. These repairs were a necessary part of the roof replacement. The construction photographs show the new panels installed among the existing decking, including repairs near a chimney.
The roof deck is the wood surface beneath the underlayment and shingles. It supports the roofing materials and provides a surface for fastening them. The condition of that wood matters, even though it is covered when the roof is finished. Removing the existing roofing gave us access to inspect the deck and replace the damaged areas before installing the new materials.
This part of the project is easy to miss in a finished exterior photograph. Progress photos help show the work underneath the shingles, while those areas are still visible. For an owner preparing to sell, that documentation helps explain the scope of the completed improvement: the replacement included the necessary decking repairs.
We also used protective panels across the garage doors and tarps around the work areas during tear-off. With established landscaping, stone walls, and a rear courtyard around the house, protecting the surrounding property was part of planning the work.
Getting the Roof Work Done Before the Sale
The owner’s goal was to have the roofing work completed before buyers began evaluating the property. That gave him control over the contractor, material selection, and timing of the project.
A roofing concern can leave a seller and buyer discussing who will arrange the work, what materials will be used, and how the cost will be handled. Completing the project ahead of the sale allowed this owner to make those decisions himself and present buyers with the finished result.
For prospective buyers, the completed work provides something specific to consider: a new Class 4 roof, documented decking repairs, and the home’s existing copper gutters preserved. The owner could present the roof as a completed improvement when marketing the property.
If you are preparing a home for sale and have concerns about the roof, Bert Roofing can inspect it and explain whether repairs or a roof replacement make sense for the property.
