In January 2021, Stanley Roof and Solar replaced the roof on Pam’s home in the Felida area of Vancouver, WA. The 18-year-old architectural shingle roof was leaking around the pipes and the attic was badly under-ventilated, so we replaced 3 sheets of plywood, re-nailed the deck, added ventilation and installed a complete Malarkey roofing system with Malarkey Vista AR shingles in Midnight Black.
Project at a glance
- Location: Felida, Vancouver, WA
- Completed: January 2021
- Service: roof replacement
- Shingles: Malarkey Vista AR, Midnight Black
- Ventilation: added attic vents
- Warranty: Malarkey Pro
About the area
Felida is an unincorporated community in Clark County, Washington, just north of the Vancouver city limits.
The challenge and how we solved it
The challenge: the original architectural shingle roof was only 18 years old but had already developed leaks, mostly from poor workmanship when it was installed. Rain was leaking around the pipes and down an inside wall. The plywood was not properly nailed to the trusses, and the attic was severely under-ventilated.
The solution: replace the roof in the middle of winter instead of waiting. The crew replaced 3 sheets of plywood, re-nailed the rest of the deck to the trusses and cut in more vents so the new shingles last.
What we did
- Removed the old roof.
- Replaced 3 sheets of plywood and re-nailed the rest of the deck to the trusses.
- Cut in additional attic vents to fix the poor ventilation.
- Installed underlayment with Stinger plastic cap nails, plus Malarkey 401 Arctic Seal and Smart Start starter shingles.
- Installed Malarkey Vista AR shingles in Midnight Black with EZ-Ridge hip and ridge caps, Lifetime Tool pipe flashings and a new bath vent.
The finished project
What the homeowner said
Pam R.
We hired Stanley Roofing this winter to replace our twenty-year-old roof that was starting to leak around the pipes coming out of the roof. They came highly recommended to us by numerous neighbors on nextdoor. While we did get two other quotes for the work we ultimately decided on Stanley Roof for a few reasons. One, their quote while not the cheapest, included higher quality base layer and a better warranty included in the cost of the roof.
Its been about a month with our new roof and we are ecstatic! The leak is dried up, the wall is fixed and our new roof looks so great from the curb.
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.
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 vents. Pipe penetrations are one of the most common leak points on a roof, so every plumbing vent got a new pipe flashing and the bathroom fan got a new roof vent.
Plastic cap nails for the underlayment. The underlayment is fastened with Stinger plastic cap nails instead of plain staples. The wide plastic cap holds the sheet flat and seals around the nail, so the deck stays dry if rain arrives before the shingles go on.
Added attic ventilation. A well-vented attic lets heat and moisture escape, which helps the shingles and the deck last. This attic was badly under-ventilated before.
Keeping your roof in good shape
- Have the pipe flashings checked as the roof ages. On this Felida home, the leaks started around the pipes and ran down an inside wall.
- 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.
- Clean the gutters at least twice a year, in spring and fall, and every 3 to 4 months under heavy tree cover. Clogged gutters overflow onto the fascia and eaves, which is how eave boards rot.
- 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.
Frequently asked questions
Usually poor installation. This Felida roof had loose decking and too little attic ventilation from the original install.
Poor ventilation traps heat and moisture under the shingles and shortens their life, so Stanley added vents to this home.
Yes. This Felida roof was replaced in January 2021, and the leak dried up right away.
Yes. Stanley Roof and Solar replaced this roof in the Felida area of Vancouver, WA.
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