Upgrade the Value & Look of Your Home with Designer Roofing With Bates Roofing, LLC

admin • April 20, 2023

We live in a time when home values and equity has skyrocketed. This has positioned many homeowners in a unique spot where they have the capital to pursue home improvement projects that were previously out of financial reach. This is a perfect time to reroof your home and to take a look at upgrading to a premium designer shingle that will increase the value of your estate! Installing an entry-level laminate asphalt shingle will certainly protect your home, but upgrading to a heavy-weight designer shingle can increase your property’s curb appeal while raising the monetary value.

Premium Designer Shingle Options

At Bates Roofing, LLC, we are a certified CertainTeed Master Shingle company. This is a credential that we have earned through years of serving the Puget Sound as a leading roofing contractor as well as meeting rigorous testing requirements. We have two amazing recommendations for upgrading your roof to a designer shingle from the CertainTeed family of products. They are the Presidential Shake and the Presidential TL (triple-laminate).

A picture of two different types of shingles one is presidential shake tl country gray and the other is presidential shake aged bark

Both the Presidential TL and the Presidential Shake are the original designer shingles in the market. Every other “key cut” or “pumpkin tooth” style shingle is patterned after the Presidential line. They were manufactured to replace the once popular wood shake roofing shingles. The large exposed area of the shingle is made to mimic the look of wood shake.

The Presidential TL is made with a patented triple laminate design. It is hands down the thickest shingle on the market coming in at 465 pounds per 100 square feet. The Presidential shake has the same look but is a bit thinner and lighter. Both are great options for upgrading your roof with an authentic wood shake look but with the benefits of a lifetime asphalt roofing system.

CertainTeed shingles carry a 50-year limited lifetime warranty. With our certification, we are able to provide additional non-prorated warranty coverage against material defects as well as manufacturer-backed workmanship warranties.

Connect with us today to schedule a free estimate to replace your roof with a Presidential style roofing system. With our amazing financing options, we can help you get your roof installed for a low monthly payment !

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The Importance Of A Solid Roof Roof Deck On Your Shingle Roof

By 7003946242 • May 30, 2025

When it comes to the integrity of a roofing system, there is more to it than meets the eye! Everything in the building and structural world starts with the foundation. When the foundation is set correctly everything else can be constructed properly. If the foundation is off it affects the rest of the project very much like an airplane that starts 1" off course at the beginning of the flight but ends up miles off from its destination. Its no different on an asphalt roofing system. Even though you don't see the roof deck it's a critical component. It's crucial that your roofing contractor carefully inspects your roof deck to look for any potential rot, water damage, mold or brittle areas. Improperly ventilated homes can contain alot of moisture which can create an atmosphere for attic mold, which is extremely hazardous for your health. If the underside of your decking is full of attic mold all or some of the plywood needs to be replaced. Failed shingles, high or low nail placement, broken vents or pipe boots among other issues can cause roof leaks and water intrusion. Consistent water intrusion creates rot. The fasteners for the new shingle system will not hold in soft or rotten plywood. This can create premature failure and shingle blow off in moderate or high winds. Car decking roof decks can also present a problem. While they technically meet manufacturer codes the older wood is often extremely dry and brittle and does not hold fasteners. At Bates Roofing we utilize the best practice approach in every aspect of our business. All plywood is inspected and compromised plywood is removed and replaced to create a smooth solid substrate. A smooth substrate is also important as large variations in the plywood placement will telegraph through the asphalt shingles over time and give a new roof an ugly appearance. We are a safe choice for your roof replacement because we don't cut corners! We meet the highest level of Washington State codes, NRCA requirements and manufacturer expectations for upgraded system warranties. Below are some "found in the field" examples of replacing bad plywood during a reroof job. Thank you for choosing Bates Roofing as your local roofing contractor.

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One Family, Three Roofs, One Great Experience With Bates Roofing

By 7003946242 • March 28, 2025

The very best accolade we can earn as a contractor is the referral of one of our customers. That says more about our level of customer service than anything else. Hiring a contractor in the roofing business is risky business! In fact the department of labor and industry reports that 80% of roofing contractors will go out of business within the first year of opening their doors. Another huge percentage of contractors will go out of business by year 5. With those facts in mind, for a homeowner to trust you enough to refer you their family or friends based on their experience with you is a incredible complement. We just recently had an amazing experience with a family that we earned that level of trust! In fact we installed three full roofing systems for one family! We are grateful to this amazing family for their business and also incredibly grateful for our Bates Roofing family of employees that produce such a great customer experience that our community feels this strongly about sharing our services . Check out the photos and story below from our Facebook page. Bates Roofing writes: Three Roofs, One Family – A Bates Roofing Story! 🏡🔨 We love when great work runs in the family! Recently, we had the honor of re-roofing three homes for the same family—the parents, their daughter, and their son. 🏠 Bonney Lake: ✔ Upgraded with CertainTeed Presidential TL in Charcoal Black—a bold, high-end choice! ✔ CertainTeed Landmark in Moire Black – a classic, durable choice. 🏠 Gig Harbor: ✔ CertainTeed Landmark in Moire Black—timeless, durable, and beautiful. Thank you for trusting Bates Roofing to protect your homes for years to come!