Full Tear-Off Roof Replacement with Owens Corning Pacific Wave Shingles

This one was a full gut job - and for good reason. Once we stripped off the old roof, it was clear the structure underneath had bigger problems than just worn-out shingles. Many of the rafters were damaged and needed to be rebuilt before anything else could happen. Skipping that step would have been a disservice to the homeowner.

After the rafter repairs, we completed a full re-deck. Fresh OSB sheathing across the entire roof gave us a solid, flat surface to work from. That's the foundation everything else depends on - and it's a step that separates a proper roof replacement from a shortcut job.

For the shingles, we went with Owens Corning Pacific Wave Designer shingles. These aren't your standard 3-tab or basic architectural shingle. The Pacific Wave has a distinct, layered look that gives the roof real visual character while still delivering serious weather performance. The grey-toned, multi-dimensional pattern reads well from the street and holds up where it counts.

What this project really comes down to is doing the job right from the bottom up. A roof replacement isn't just about what goes on top - it's about making sure everything underneath can support it for the long haul. When we found structural issues on this one, we didn't patch around them. We fixed them.