Category Archives: Roofing

Our office recently had the great pleasure of helping a Cape Coral homeowner with roof repairs for damaged sustained from Tropical Storm Eta. Upon inspection, we determined that to properly repair this homes roof a shingle roof replacement would be needed. Once approved, our roofing division went to work removing the existing roof structure to then install a new shingle roofing system using TAMKO’s Heritage shingles along with their moisture guard underlayment. Now that their home’s roof is protected by a roof from First Service, the homeowner plans to upgrade and replace her windows in preparation for our upcoming hurricane season.

Special Materials:

Manufacturer: TAMKO HERITAGE – Shingles TAMKO MOISTURE GUARD – Underlayment

Scope Of Work:

Provide permit, labor, and materials to complete the following: Shingle Re-Roof

Heritage Laminated Asphalt Shingles

• Remove roof covering and underlayment.
• Re-nail decking to local hurricane mitigation code with Magnum Zinc Coil Nails – .113″x2 3/8″ ring shank.
• Install Resisto peel & stick underlayment to entire roof surface.
• Install new 26 GA pre-painted drip edge flashing to entire roof perimeter.
• Install new 26 GA – 16″ – Mill (50′) galvalume valley metal in all valleys. Note: We use a closed valley detail.
• Install 26 GA galvalume kitchen and dryer vents.
• Install new lead flashing around all plumbing stacks.
• Install a new 130mph Architectural Asphalt shingle roof system as per manufacturer specifications.

Unfortunately, when Hurricane Irma visited Southwest Florida in 2017 it caused widespread damage to roofs throughout the area. This home’s tile roof was no exception. Following a roof inspection, our team determined that the damage to the home was significant and warranted a need for a complete tile roof replacement to take place. Once accepted by insurance, we mobilized and went to work removing the existing roof to make way for the homeowner’s new Eagle Malibu tile in their royal palm colorway. Once completed, this tile really helped to increase the home’s curb appeal. Our client can now rest easy knowing that their new tile roof from First Service will protect the home for years to come!

Special Materials:

• Tile Manufacturer: Eagle
• Style (Profile): Malibu 2516
• Color: Royal Palm
• Drip Edge Color: Grey

Scope Of Work:

Provide permit, labor, and materials to complete the following:

• Remove existing tile and underlayment and dispose of in accordance with local code.
• Inspect existing decking. Damaged or deteriorated decking will be replaced on a unit price basis.
• Re-nail decking to meet hurricane mitigation code.
• Install tile underlayment to entire roof surface.
• Install new 26 GA pre-painted drip edge flashing to entire roof perimeter.
• Install new 26 GA galvalume valley metal in all valleys.
• Install 26 GA galvalume kitchen and dryer vents.
• Install 26 GA eave closure metal.
• Install new lead flashing around all plumbing stacks.
• Install a new tile roof system with foam adhesion and or two screw fastener application system as per manufacturer specifications.
• Provide five (5) year workmanship warranty on tile application.
• Provide manufacturers warranties.

Our office recently had the pleasure of assisting a great homeowner in Cape Coral Florida. Upon inspection, or residential roofing division found the home’s roof to be in extremely poor conditioning following Hurricane Irma requiring an emergency repair and ultimately a roof replacement. Once approved, we went to work removing the existing roofing structure to prepare the home for its new roof. Our team installed GAF’s 130mph rated Timberline HDZ shingles, along with the appropriate vent systems and leak barrier.

As a GAF master elite certified roofer, we take pride in providing our customers with some of the best roofing materials available in today’s market. With a roof installed by First Service and protected by GAF products, this homeowner can rest easy knowing that their home’s roof will weather our SWFL storms for years to come!

Special Materials:

• GAF Weather Watch Mineral-Surfaced Leak Barrier Peel & Stick
• APOC Peel & Stick
• GAF Pro-Start starter shingle
• 130 mph GAF Timberline HDZ shingles
• GAF Seal A Ridge Hip & Ridge Cap Shingles
• GAF Cobra Rigid Vent3 Exhaust Vent system

Scope Of Work:

Provide labor and materials to complete the following emergency repair:

1. Remove shingles in affected area(s).
2. Replace roof underlayment and/or flashing.
3. Install new shingles that match as close as possible in color and style.
4. Upon completion, the job site will be cleaned of all work-related debris.
5. First Service will provide a one-year workmanship warranty on this repair.

Provide permit, labor, and materials to complete the following:

1. Remove existing layers of shingles, underlayment, fasteners and dispose of in First Service dumpsters.
2. Inspect the condition of existing decking, flashing, and fascia board for their suitability of re-use. Any damaged or deteriorated materials will be replaced on a unit price or time and material basis.
3. Re-nail existing plywood roof deck to meet current Florida Building Code.
4. Furnish and install (1) layer of GAF Weather Watch Mineral-Surfaced Leak Barrier Peel & Stick, self-adhered shingle underlayment, applied direct to plywood roof deck in all valley and penetration locations.
5. Furnish and install (1) layer of APOC Peel & Stick, self-adhered shingle underlayment, applied direct to plywood roof deck.
6. Furnish and install new 26 GA – 16″ – Mill (50′) galvalume valley metal in all valleys. Note: We use a closed valley detail.
7. Install 26 GA galvalume kitchen and dryer vents.
8. Furnish and install drip edge fabricated from 26-gauge steel with a baked enamel finish.
9. Furnish and install GAF Pro-Start starter shingle at all eave/rake locations.
10. Furnish and install 130 mph GAF Timberline HDZ shingles, nailed with (6) nails per shingle, to plywood decking.
11. Furnish and install GAF Seal A Ridge Hip & Ridge Cap Shingles at all hip and ridge locations. Color to match field shingle color.
12. Furnish and install a GAF Cobra Rigid Vent3 Exhaust Vent system at applicable ridge lines.
13. Furnish and install new lead pipe boots where existing pipes penetrate the roof surface.
14. First Service will provide 2-year workmanship warranty and a GAF SYSTEM PLUS 50 YEAR NON-PRORATED WARRANTY ON ANY GAF MATERIAL ON THE ROOF. Stain Guard algae protection and 10-year limited warranty against blue-green algae discoloration available only on shingles sold in packages bearing the StainGuard® logo.

Our roofing division recently had the great pleasure of serving the roofing needs of a customer in Port Charlotte Florida. Following a roof inspection, we determined the damage to the existing roof to warrant a complete shingle roof replacement. We removed the existing shingle roof and installed GAF’s weather watch leak barrier and underlayment along with their 130mph rated Timberline HDZ shingles. As a GAF master elite contractor, we take pride in installing the best roofing materials available. Our client can rest easy knowing that their home is protected by the best shingle system available today installed by First Service!

Special Materials:

• GAF Weather Watch Mineral-Surfaced Leak Barrier Peel & Stick, self-adhered shingle underlayment
• APOC Peel & Stick, self-adhered shingle underlayment
• GAF Pro-Start starter shingles
• 130 mph GAF Timberline HDZ shingles
• GAF Seal A Ridge Hip & Ridge Cap Shingles
• GAF Cobra Rigid Vent3 Exhaust Vent system

Scope Of Work:

Provide permit, labor, and materials to complete the following shingle re-roof:

1. Remove existing layers of shingles, underlayment, fasteners and dispose of in First Service dumpsters.
2. Inspect the condition of existing decking, flashing, and fascia board for their suitability of re-use. Any damaged or deteriorated materials will be replaced on a unit price or time and material basis.
3. Re-nail existing plywood roof deck to meet current Florida Building Code.
4. Furnish and install (1) layer of GAF Weather Watch Mineral-Surfaced Leak Barrier Peel & Stick, self-adhered shingle underlayment, applied direct to plywood roof deck in all valley and penetration locations.
5. Furnish and install (1) layer of APOC Peel & Stick, self-adhered shingle underlayment, applied direct to plywood roof deck.
6. Furnish and install new 26 GA – 16″ – Mill (50′) galvalume valley metal in all valleys.
7. Install 26 GA galvalume kitchen and dryer vents.
8. Furnish and install drip edge fabricated from 26-gauge steel with a baked enamel finish.
9. Furnish and install GAF Pro-Start starter shingle at all eave/rake locations.
10. Furnish and install 130 mph GAF Timberline HDZ shingles, nailed with (6) nails per shingle, to plywood decking.
11. Furnish and install GAF Seal A Ridge Hip & Ridge Cap Shingles at all hip and ridge locations.
12. Furnish and install a GAF Cobra Rigid Vent3 Exhaust Vent system at applicable ridge lines.
13. Furnish and install new lead pipe boots where existing pipes penetrate the roof surface.
14. First Service will provide 2-year workmanship warranty and a GAF SYSTEM PLUS 50 YEAR NON-PRORATED WARRANTY ON ANY GAF MATERIAL ON THE ROOF. Stain Guard algae protection and 10-year limited warranty against blue-green algae discoloration available only on shingles sold in packages bearing the StainGuard® logo.

Provide labor and material to complete the following gutter installation:

1. Remove and dispose of the existing gutters and downspouts.
2. Install up to 170LF of new white 6″ aluminum seamless gutters.
3. Install up to (5) downspouts, (1) splash guards, (4) miters to match existing layout.
4. Jobsite will be cleaned of all work related debris upon completion.