Project
Roof Replacement After Asbestos Abatement in Verona
This Verona home needed more than a routine roof replacement. The aging roof had missing materials, active leaks, damaged decking, poor ventilation, deteriorated fascia, and an asbestos-containing roofing surface that required specialized removal. My Pittsburgh Roofing first protected the home with a full-roof tarp, then coordinated the roofing schedule around testing and abatement performed by a qualified asbestos-removal contractor. After the old material was safely removed, our crew rebuilt the roof and gutter system.
Project Overview
- Location: Verona, PA 15147
- Property: Single-story residential home
- Project: Emergency tarping, full roof replacement, gutters, ventilation, and fascia work
- Approximate roof size: 16 squares
- Approximate gutter length: 176 linear feet
- Existing roof: Approximately 50-year-old asbestos-containing slate or tile roofing
- New roofing: GAF Timberline HDZ asphalt shingles
- Color: Pewter Gray
- Installation time: 4 working days, excluding weather and abatement coordination
The Challenge
The roof had been neglected for an extended period and was estimated to be about 50 years old. Missing roofing materials and a hole near the bathroom allowed water into the home. The decking showed rot, ventilation was inadequate, portions of the fascia and soffit were damaged, and the gutter system leaked and drained poorly. Heavy rain increased the risk of additional interior damage while the owner waited for asbestos testing and removal.
Inspection and Project Plan
Because asbestos-containing roofing requires specialized handling, our crew did not disturb the material during the temporary protection phase. We covered the entire roof with a tarp to reduce water entry until the owner’s abatement contractor completed the required removal. Once the structure was ready for roofing, we repaired the affected wood components and installed a modern asphalt-shingle system with leak protection, intake ventilation, flashing, new gutters, and downspouts.
Work Completed
- Full-roof emergency tarping before abatement
- Schedule coordination with the owner's qualified asbestos-removal contractor
- Roof decking repair where deterioration was found
- Ice-and-water leak barrier
- Starter shingles and GAF Timberline HDZ field shingles
- Matching ridge-cap shingles
- New intake ventilation
- Drip edge and gutter apron
- Chimney flashing and pipe flashings
- Fascia or soffit repair
- Approximately 176 linear feet of seamless aluminum gutters
- New downspouts, cleanup, and final inspection
Final Result
The home changed dramatically. The active leak conditions were addressed, the new roof and ventilation improved protection and comfort, and the replacement gutters now carry water away from the structure more effectively. Pewter Gray shingles gave the property a cleaner, more current appearance, while repaired fascia and a complete drainage system helped restore an exterior that had looked severely deteriorated. The completed work was inspected after installation and observed after rainfall.
Have a Complex Roof Replacement in Verona or the Pittsburgh Area?
My Pittsburgh Roofing handles the roofing, water-management, and temporary protection portions of complex residential projects while coordinating responsibly with specialized contractors when regulated materials are involved. Contact our team for an inspection and a clear plan based on the actual condition of your home.
