In January 2023, Stanley Roof and Solar replaced the roof on Chris’s rental townhome in the Hyde Park area of Vancouver, WA. Neighbors had already had water get in, so Chris replaced the aging roof before it leaked, and our crew installed a complete Malarkey roofing system without disturbing the attached unit next door.
Project at a glance
- Location: Hyde Park, Vancouver, WA
- Completed: January 2023
- Service: roof replacement on an attached townhome
- Shingles: Malarkey Vista AR, Midnight Black
- Underlayment: Malarkey 1031 Secure Start Plus
- Warranty: Malarkey Pro
About Hyde Park, Vancouver
Hyde Park is in east Vancouver, Washington, in the city’s Image neighborhood, in Clark County.
The challenge and how we solved it
The challenge: the roof on this 1,850 sq. ft. rental townhome was showing its age, and some neighbors had already had serious water damage. Because the townhome shares a wall and roofline with the next unit, the old roof had to come off one side without disturbing the roof next door.
The solution: the crew replaced the roof on Chris’s unit only, working carefully along the shared roofline. They replaced 2 sheets of rotted plywood, re-nailed the existing OSB and made a minor structural repair at an eave before the new Malarkey roof went on. Chris got texted photos along the way and Malarkey Pro warranty coverage.
What we did
- Removed the old roof on Chris’s unit, keeping the attached unit’s roof intact.
- Replaced 2 sheets of rotted plywood and re-nailed the existing OSB.
- Made a minor structural repair at an eave.
- Installed Malarkey 1031 Secure Start Plus underlayment with plastic cap nails, 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
Chris S.
I got a bid from Joe (the owner) for a roof replacement for my rental property, an 1850 sq. ft. townhome in Vancouver. Joe was responsive, timely, and professional with his bid. He gave me a fair bid and was able to sufficiently explain his bid process and price justifications. Stanley Roof uses a locally-manufactured shingle that is a significant step up from builder-grade quality. His bid was in the same range as other roofers, yet he offers a better shingle, better quality roof accessories, and a solid workmanship guarantee.
Once we signed our contract and I put money down, he started right away with shingle delivery. He was up front with the timeline for completion and was able to stick to the timeline with ease. He texted me pictures along the way to show me what kind of wear I had underneath my old roof. Joe’s crew had to do some minor structural repairs on an eve and gave me a great rate for the work and materials. The final price was only a few hundred more than the estimate since he had already included 2 sheets of plywood in the original estimate.
I enjoyed working with Joe and would recommend Stanley Roof and Solar to anybody I know. They were fair with price, professional in communication and timeline, and performed quality work with quality materials.
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 1031 Secure Start Plus underlayment. A five-layer synthetic underlayment with an anti-skid surface that holds it in place. Malarkey says its polypropylene layer helps resist water penetration and that it is up to 3 times lighter than conventional felt paper.
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.
Keeping your roof in good shape
- On attached townhomes, ask your neighbor and your roofer how the shared roofline will be sealed. A clean transition keeps water from getting between the two roofs.
- 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
Yes. Stanley Roof and Solar replaced the roof on this Vancouver townhome without disturbing the attached unit next door.
For this landlord it was. Neighbors had already had water damage, so he replaced the aging roof before tenants saw leaks.
Malarkey Vista AR shingles in Midnight Black, with Malarkey EZ-Ridge hip and ridge caps.
Yes. Stanley Roof and Solar is based in Vancouver and replaced this Hyde Park townhome roof in January 2023.
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