Preston Hollow Roof Replacement With CertainTeed ClimateFlex Shingles

This project was on Eudora Drive in Preston Hollow, just off St. Michael’s and near Royal Lane in Dallas. It is a very recognizable part of Dallas, with older homes, mature trees, and a lot of properties where the details matter.

The roof was replaced as part of the sale of the property. We were hired by the buyers, who contacted us before closing and started by using our online roof estimating tool. That tool is not a substitute for an inspection, and it is not perfect on every house. In this case, though, it was very close to the final project price.

That helped set expectations early. Once we inspected the roof and confirmed the details, the project moved into a full roof and gutter replacement.

A Sealed Attic Changed the Shingle Choice

The most important technical detail on this house was not visible from the street.

Most of the home has a sealed attic system, with spray foam insulation applied to the underside of the roof deck. That changes the way the roof assembly should be handled.

A sealed attic is normally an unvented assembly. You do not simply add standard attic ventilation to that portion of the house, because it can work against how the system is designed to perform. The roof deck, the insulation, the shingle system, and the manufacturer’s warranty all need to be considered together.

There were a few exceptions on this property. The open-air screened porch area and garage were not part of the sealed attic system. Those smaller roof sections used traditional ventilation where appropriate. But the main roof had to be treated as a foam-deck installation.

That is one reason we used CertainTeed Landmark ClimateFlex, a Class 4 impact resistant shingle. CertainTeed is one of the better fits for this type of roof because they place relatively few limitations on shingle installations over sealed, foam-insulated roof decks.

This is not just a product preference. On homes like this, the right shingle is the one that fits the structure.

Deck Repair Over Spray Foam Insulation

There was also a small area of bad decking that needed to be replaced. Deck replacement is common in roofing. We replace damaged decking regularly when old wood is soft, rotted, or no longer suitable for fastening new shingles.

What was less common on this project was the spray foam insulation attached to the underside of the roof deck.

When we removed the damaged wood, we expected at least some of the foam insulation to come off with it. In some cases, that can turn a small deck repair into a more involved repair because the roof deck and insulation are tied together as part of the sealed attic assembly.

That did not happen here. We were able to remove the rotted decking and install new wood without disturbing the existing foam insulation below it. That was a good result, and frankly a little better than expected.

It is a small detail, but it is the kind of detail that matters on a home like this.

Roof and Gutter Replacement

The new roof was installed using CertainTeed Landmark ClimateFlex in Weathered Wood. The system included synthetic underlayment, ice and water protection, new starter shingles, hip and ridge shingles, flashing details, and new roof accessories.

We also replaced the gutters. That made a noticeable difference in the final appearance.

On a home with this profile, a new roof with old gutters can look unfinished. Replacing both at the same time gives the exterior a cleaner, more complete look and avoids having to come back later to address the same roofline.

Why This Project Stands Out

At first glance, this was a straightforward Preston Hollow roof replacement. But the sealed attic system made product selection more important than usual.

Foam-insulated roof decks are becoming more common, especially on remodeled or upgraded homes. They can work well, but they need to be understood before the roof is replaced. A roofer should not treat every attic the same way.

On this project, the right approach was to use a shingle system compatible with the sealed attic, avoid adding ventilation where it did not belong, replace the small area of bad decking carefully, and finish the exterior with new gutters.

That is the difference between simply replacing shingles and installing a roof system that fits the house.

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