In February 2024, Stanley Roof and Solar replaced the roof on Sam’s two-story home in the Barberton neighborhood of Vancouver, WA. The 22-year-old builder-grade roof was starting to show signs of failure, and Sam chose to replace it before more serious problems started. We completed a full tear-off and installed a complete Malarkey roofing system with Vista AR shingles in Midnight Black.
Project at a glance
- Location: Barberton, Vancouver, WA
- Completed: February 2024
- Service: roof replacement
- Shingles: Malarkey Vista AR, Midnight Black
- Hip and ridge: Malarkey EZ-Ridge
- Warranty: Malarkey Emerald Pro warranty
About Barberton, Vancouver
Barberton is one of a cluster of unincorporated communities just north of the city of Vancouver in Clark County, Washington, with Vancouver mailing addresses.
The challenge and how we solved it
The challenge: the original 22-year-old builder-grade roof was beginning to fail. It was a demanding two-story roof with many transitions and valleys, and some of those valleys had leaked in the past.
The solution: after a full tear-off, the crew rebuilt the valleys that had leaked with ice and water shield under new metal valleys, sealed every penetration, cap-nailed the underlayment above the manufacturer’s requirements and installed new ventilation before the new shingles went on.
What we did
- Completed a full tear-off and installed new ventilation around the roof.
- Sealed every penetration with Malarkey 401 Arctic Seal ice and water protection.
- Installed underlayment with cap nails, above the manufacturer’s requirements.
- Rebuilt the valleys that had leaked before with ice and water shield under new metal valleys.
- Installed Malarkey SmartStart starter shingles, Malarkey Vista AR shingles and Malarkey EZ-Ridge hip and ridge caps.
- Finished with Lifetime Tool pipe flashings and a Lifetime Tool bath vent.
The finished project
Sam received Malarkey’s Emerald Pro warranty, which covers 100% replacement for any manufacturer defect for the life of the shingle.
What the homeowner said
Samuel L.
Stanley Roof and Solar was the best decision we made for my home. From the moment my wife and I met Joe we felt confident in his expertise and honest commitment to providing the best possible service. They not only delivered a great roof but also provided us with peace of mind throughout the entire process. Clear communication, attention to detail, and a genuine commitment to excellence made our experience unforgettable. Joe sent pictures along the way and followed up with any concerns we had discussed during the meeting. We wholeheartedly recommend Joe and Stanley Roof and Solar to anyone seeking exceptional service and results for their roofing needs.
Why these materials
Malarkey Vista AR shingles in Midnight Black. Vista AR has the same Class 4 hail impact rating and NEX rubberized asphalt as Vista, plus 3M copper granules that Malarkey says help prevent the black streaks caused by blue-green algae, backed by a 25-year algae warranty. Malarkey lists twice the rain seals of standard shingles and up to 130 mph enhanced wind warranty.
Malarkey 401 Arctic Seal. A waterproof, self-adhering underlayment that Malarkey makes for the areas of a roof most likely to leak. Its self-sealing sheet protects against leaks around nails. On this roof it sealed every penetration.
Malarkey Smart Start starter shingles. Made with NEX rubberized asphalt, with rubberized adhesive bonds that Malarkey says give extra seal-down and wind protection at the eave and rake edges, where wind usually gets under a roof first.
Malarkey EZ-Ridge hip and ridge shingles. High-profile hip and ridge caps color matched to the field shingles. Malarkey rates them UL Class 4 for impact resistance and adds Scotchgard Protector for algae resistance.
Lifetime Tool pipe flashings and bath vent. Pipe penetrations are one of the most common leak points on a roof, so every plumbing vent got a new pipe flashing.
Keeping your roof in good shape
- Keep the valleys clear. On a roof with many valleys like this one, needles and leaves collect where two slopes meet and slow the water down.
- Watch for moss. Damp, shaded roofs in the Pacific Northwest grow it fast, and moss holds water against the shingles. A roof maintenance visit can treat it before it lifts the shingle edges.
- Clear fir needles and leaves out of the valleys and off the roof after fall windstorms, so rain can run off instead of pooling behind the debris.
- Look the roof over from the ground after big wind or rain events. The National Weather Service Portland office issues wind and storm warnings for Clark County and the Portland metro, and missing or lifted shingles should be checked before the next storm.
- Keep the attic vents clear. Insulation or stored items blocking the intake vents cuts off the airflow that keeps the attic dry.
- Never pressure wash the shingles. It strips the protective granules off the surface.
Frequently asked questions
Yes. Stanley Roof and Solar replaced this two-story roof in Barberton in February 2024 and serves Vancouver and all of Clark County.
On this Barberton roof the crew rebuilt the leaking valleys with ice and water shield under new metal valleys before installing the new shingles.
It is the warranty this homeowner received. It covers 100% replacement for any manufacturer defect for the life of the shingle.
Yes. Stanley Roof and Solar is a Malarkey Certified Premium Contractor, the highest tier Malarkey awards.
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