Look past the surface stains
A patch of discoloration on the roof deck rarely tells the whole story. In Durham's hot, humid summers, sealing off ventilation gaps, checking for roof or flashing leaks, assessing the wood and insulation underneath, containing dust during removal, and confirming conditions afterward all matter as much as the visible spots.
Build a complete scope
- Existing conditions and likely cause
- Preparation and protection
- Materials, compatibility, and installation details
- Permits, testing, cleanup, and restoration
- Exclusions, warranty terms, and change-order process
Durham context
Durham combines nineteenth-century tobacco and textile districts, early streetcar neighborhoods, postwar ranches, and fast-growing suburban edges. Piedmont clay, mature tree cover, humid summers, and rolling watersheds make drainage and existing assemblies part of nearly every exterior or structural project.