Winter Reroof In Puyallup, WA By Bates Roofing, LLC

admin • March 10, 2023

Weather in Western Washington State presents a unique challenge for roofing contractors. In many States, they have very little precipitation so they can roof year around. In the beautiful Pacific Northwest, we are blessed with rain 9 months out of the year. While this creates a beautiful rainforest landscape for all to enjoy, it also makes completing reroof projects a bit trickier for local contractors. This is a good reason to work with companies like Bates Roofing that have 40 years in business and tons of experience navigating Winter and Spring reroof installs safely.

We recently finished up a reroof in Puyallup , WA during the winter months. With the extreme snow and ice conditions we experienced during the Winter of 2022 and early 2023, there were only select days that full reroof projects could be performed with the safety of our customers in mind. The particular roof was even more challenging as we needed to remove the existing cedar shake roof and install ½” CDX plywood on the entire roof to create a solid substrate for the new architectural shingle system. That means the roof will be open for an extended period of time before it can be waterproofed again! Our project managers are meticulous in regard to watching the weather, managing our crews, and working with our roofing suppliers to ensure projects are loaded with material and started at the right time. We know how to approach the job systematically to ensure the perfect amount of roofing is removed and dried in with underlayment each day to keep the project moving forward in a safe manner! This is a skill learned over time by roofers in our region and the work of skillful project managers, foreman and crews.
This particular roof received a brand-new CertainTeed Landmark roofing system. This is a high-quality laminate shingle with a limited lifetime warranty. Moire Black was the homeowners color choice which goes well with almost any exterior color combination.

We are very grateful to have gained the experience needed over the last four decades to be a premium roofing contractor that can install year around in the Puget Sound. Bates Roofing is the perfect Puyallup roofing contractor for your upcoming project! If you are interested in a no-obligation estimate sign up to meet an estimator on our contact page.

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Winter Reroof In Puyallup, WA By Bates Roofing, LLC

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!