A new roof isn’t just shingles nailed to plywood. We engineer an entire weather‑defense assembly: self‑sealing underlayment at eaves and valleys, ridge‑vent systems sized to your attic’s cubic volume, Class A fire‑rated shingles, and stainless‑steel ring‑shank nails that resist corrosion from Atlantic salt spray. Most installs finish in 48 hours; debris is magnet‑swept twice; landscaping is tarped edge‑to‑edge.
When repairs cost more than 30 % of replacement, we recommend a tear‑off. Our crew removes every layer down to the sheathing, documents hidden rot, and installs synthetic felt that breathes 600 % better than traditional tar paper. Upgrades include cool‑roof pigments that drop attic temps by up to 15 °F and increase Energy‑Star tax credits.
Empire’s Leak Response Team carries FLIR infrared scanners to trace moisture behind drywall without destructive test holes. We seal emergency intrusions with modified bitumen patches rated to 180 psi wind uplift, then return the next dry‑weather day for a permanent fix.
A roof ages fastest where water lingers. Our semi‑annual maintenance package cleans gutters, re‑caulks penetrations, tightens flashing fasteners, and issues a roof‑health scorecard so you know when to budget for replacement years in advance.