Why roof and gutters are often worth doing together
On many Windcrest homes, the gutters are as old as the roof, and they share the same problem: years of leaf loads. Clogged gutters overflow behind the fascia, rot the wood and soak the edge of the decking. When we tear off a roof here, it's common to find soft decking at the eaves for exactly that reason.
Doing both jobs at once means the new drip edge, fascia repairs and seamless gutters all fit together. It's also cheaper to fix fascia while the roof edge is open. If your fascia is already soft, our fascia and soffit repair can be added to the same project.
Protecting a new roof from holiday light hooks
Windcrest is known around San Antonio for its holiday lights, and many homes here put up big displays every year. Nailing hooks into shingles or bending gutter lips with clips can open small holes that leak in winter rain. Over a few seasons, those holes add up.
We suggest plastic clips that slide onto shingle edges or gutter lips without fasteners. If you want a permanent setup, ask about it before we install the gutters, so we can plan for a solid mounting line. A little planning keeps your display from shortening your roof's life.
Tree cover changes what a Windcrest roof needs
Mature live oaks and other trees shade many roofs here, which slows aging in summer but keeps debris piled in valleys year-round. Leaves trapped in a valley hold water against the shingles and flashing. We clear valleys during every visit and look for limbs rubbing the roof surface.
If you'd rather not climb a ladder every fall, gutter guards reduce how often you need cleaning. They don't stop everything, but they keep big leaves out. To plan a roof and gutter project, call (210) 750-1898 and we'll set up a visit.
Hip roofs and long eaves on older ranch homes
Many Windcrest ranch homes have hip roofs, which handle wind well but have more ridge and hip lines to cap. Those caps take the brunt of hail and sun, and they're often the first part to crack. On a replacement, we use proper hip and ridge shingles rather than cut three-tabs, so the caps last as long as the rest of the roof.
Long eaves also mean long gutter runs, and a sagging run will hold water against the fascia. We set hangers closer together on these homes and pitch each run toward a downspout, so water clears the roof edge quickly after a storm.
