Project
Roof, Gutter and Ventilation Upgrade in Pittsburgh
A Pittsburgh homeowner believed the roof had been replaced in 2020, but the inspection showed that a second layer of shingles had been installed over the original roof. The home also experienced excessive attic heat, and the front porch roof and gutter system needed attention. My Pittsburgh Roofing removed both roofing layers and rebuilt the exterior system with new GAF shingles, improved ventilation, and new seamless aluminum gutters.
Project Overview
- Location: Pittsburgh, PA 15210
- Property: Two-story residential home
- Project: Full roof replacement, gutter replacement, and ventilation improvements
- Approximate roof size: 10 squares
- Approximate gutter length: 126 linear feet
- Existing condition: Two layers of 3-tab asphalt shingles
- New roofing: GAF Timberline HDZ
- Color: Biscayne Blue
- Installation time: 2 working days
The Challenge
Installing new shingles over old ones can hide the condition beneath and does not provide the same opportunity to inspect the roof deck, underlayment, or flashing. On this home, the double layer also added removal work and contributed to uncertainty about the roof’s actual condition. The homeowner additionally reported that the upper floor and attic became very hot in summer, pointing to inadequate exhaust ventilation.
Inspection and Project Plan
The plan called for a complete tear-off down to the roof deck, including removal of both shingle layers. After the exposed deck was evaluated, the crew installed GAF Deck-Armor underlayment, StormGuard leak protection, starter and ridge-cap shingles, ridge ventilation, drip edge, and gutter apron. GAF Timberline HDZ shingles in Biscayne Blue created the finished roof, while approximately 126 linear feet of seamless aluminum gutters and new downspouts restored controlled drainage.
Work Completed
- Removal and disposal of two existing shingle layers
- Deck inspection after full tear-off
- GAF Deck-Armor premium underlayment
- GAF StormGuard ice-and-water protection
- Starter shingles and matching ridge-cap shingles
- GAF Timberline HDZ shingles in Biscayne Blue
- New ridge ventilation
- Drip edge and gutter apron
- Approximately 126 linear feet of seamless aluminum gutters
- New downspouts and final inspection
Final Result
The home now has a true replacement roof rather than another layer over aging materials. Improved ridge ventilation helps release attic heat, and the new gutters direct water away from the roofline more effectively. The Biscayne Blue shingles also created a clear curb-appeal upgrade. The full roofing and gutter scope was completed in two working days and verified through the final project inspection.
Concerned About Multiple Roof Layers or Poor Ventilation?
My Pittsburgh Roofing can inspect the complete roofing system, explain what is actually installed, and recommend a scope based on the condition beneath the visible shingles. Schedule a Pittsburgh roof inspection if your attic overheats, your roof history is unclear, or your gutters are no longer performing correctly.
