San Juan Islands Roofing Contractor

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This close to saltwater we spec 24-gauge steel with a Kynar 500 / PVDF coating rated for coastal exposure, plus corrosion-resistant clips and stainless fasteners. Standard 26-gauge builder panels and cheap fasteners corrode within a few years in the salt zone. We'll walk your specific exposure and pick a system engineered for it.

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If the deck and the majority of the field shakes are still sound, a targeted repair is usually the right call and far cheaper. We'll pull a few shakes to check the underlayment and fasteners first. If the cedar is broadly at end-of-life we'll show you the photos and be straight with you rather than patch a roof that'll fail again next winter.

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Moss itself rarely means instant replacement — the question is what's under it. We'll do a low-pressure clean and treatment (never a pressure washer, which strips granules), check the shingles and deck for soft spots, and install copper or zinc ridge strips so it doesn't come back. If we find rot underneath, we'll show you exactly where.

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We plan around exactly that. We stage materials by the load so the crew isn't idle waiting on a sailing, and we hold ferry reservations for crew and trucks in advance. Summer books up, so the move is to lock a free inspection now and get on the calendar. Call and we'll give you the current Orcas lead time.

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Yes. Outer islands like Waldron we handle by barge or charter and plan as a single, efficient mobilization — one trip, materials and crew staged together, minimal round-trips. It takes more coordination, which is exactly why being island-based matters. Tell us the roof size and access and we'll map the logistics.

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Water almost never enters directly above the stain — it travels along the deck or a rafter before it drips. Common culprits are flashing, a cracked plumbing boot, or a valley uphill of the stain. We track the actual entry point, fix that, and document it with photos so you're not paying to chase the wrong spot.

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Pooling plus seam leaks usually means the wrong system or bad slope detailing. For island low-slope we install torch-down (modified bitumen) or heat-welded TPO/PVC single-ply, and we correct the slope-to-drain so water actually leaves the roof. Fully welded seams are the key — that's where flat roofs fail in our wet winters.

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Yes — real-estate roof reports are something we do a lot of on the islands. We inspect the roof, flashing, and accessible deck, photograph everything, and give you a written report you can hand your agent and lender. We prioritize these so they don't hold up your closing, even on Lopez or the outer islands.

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Metal is actually one of the best catchment surfaces — smooth, sheds cleanly, and doesn't shed granules like asphalt. We use coatings appropriate for catchment and detail the gutters and first-flush so your collected water stays clean. We'll match the panel and finish to your catchment setup.

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Exposed, open sites need a tighter fastening schedule and proper edge-metal detailing — that's where uplift starts. On metal we increase clip density at the perimeter and ridge; on shingles we hand-seal the perimeter courses and use a higher wind-rated product. It's a detailing problem, and it's exactly the kind of exposure we build for here.

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That's an emergency and we treat it like one. We prioritize getting a tarp and temporary weatherproofing on to stop the water first, then schedule the permanent repair and document the damage for your insurance. Being on-island, we can usually move faster than a mainland crew stuck waiting on a ferry. Call (360) 205-1462 now.

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Sealant is a band-aid — skylights leak because the flashing kit is wrong, old, or was never step-flashed into the roof properly. The real fix is to re-flash the skylight into the roofing system with the correct kit and, if the units themselves are shot, replace them. Done right, it stops leaking without a tube of caulk every fall.