This roof replacement was completed on a classic bungalow on Vickery Boulevard in Dallas’ 75206 ZIP code, just a short distance from Greenville Avenue. The home sits in Vickery Place, one of Dallas’ older neighborhoods and part of the broader Lower Greenville area.
Bert Roofing had worked on the property before, completing a roof repair several years prior to the full replacement. By 2020, the homeowners were ready for a new roof and an upgrade from the older three-tab shingles that had been installed previously.
Upgrading From Three-Tab to Dimensional Shingles
One of the most noticeable changes was moving from a traditional three-tab shingle to a 30-year dimensional shingle.
Three-tab shingles were once extremely common throughout Dallas. Dimensional shingles eventually became the standard for most residential roofing because they provide a heavier, more substantial appearance and generally offer better performance than the older three-tab designs.
On a house like this, the upgrade also works well visually. The additional texture of a dimensional shingle complements the architecture without changing the basic character of the home.
A Craftsman-Style Home in Vickery Place
Vickery Place contains a large concentration of early 20th-century homes, including Craftsman, Prairie and Tudor-style bungalows. The neighborhood was originally developed beginning in the early 1900s, and much of it is now protected as the Vickery Place Conservation District.
This house is a good example of the neighborhood’s older housing stock. The broad front porch, front-facing gable, wood siding and decorative details are characteristic of the Craftsman influence found throughout this part of Dallas.
At the same time, Vickery Place has changed considerably over the years. Larger newer homes can be seen mixed among the original bungalows, creating an increasingly eclectic streetscape. That contrast is especially noticeable in areas close to Greenville Avenue.
For homeowners maintaining one of the neighborhood’s older houses, a roof replacement often involves balancing modern roofing materials with an architectural style that may be more than a century old.
Working Around a More Complex Roof
Although this is not a particularly large house, the roof is more involved than a simple front-and-back gable.
The roof includes multiple slopes, hips and valleys along with several plumbing and ventilation penetrations. Those transitions are important because valleys and roof penetrations are among the areas where careful installation matters most.
The mature trees that give Vickery Place much of its character also create substantial shade over portions of the roof. That is another common feature of roofing work throughout older Dallas neighborhoods.
A Repeat Bert Roofing Property
Bert Roofing had previously performed a repair at this property before returning several years later for the complete roof replacement.
Bill Young handled the replacement project for Bert Roofing. Bill had extensive experience evaluating residential roofs and working with homeowners on projects throughout Dallas.
For homeowners in Lower Greenville and the surrounding 75206 area, older homes frequently present a different set of roofing considerations than newer construction. Roof geometry, mature trees, previous repairs and the architectural character of the house can all affect how a replacement should be approached.
Bert Roofing has been repairing and replacing roofs throughout Dallas since 1988, including Vickery Place, Lower Greenville and the surrounding East Dallas neighborhoods.
