Blossom Valley roofs in south San Jose

How is a sloping lot's gutter handled here?

A sloping lot sends the water to its low corner, and the gutter there takes the largest flow. The outlet is checked for capacity and placed so the water leaves the foundation clear.

A gutter that has sagged between brackets is re-hung into solid backing, and the fascia behind it is checked for soft wood at the corners.

A south-side lot can also hold heat against a south-facing wall, and the covering on that face dries faster than the rest of the roof. The technician checks the sunny face for curling tabs and the attic above it for heat.

What do the shingle roofs of the neighborhood need?

Many shingle roofs in the neighborhood carry one layer over a deck that is still firm. The technician counts the layers and reads the deck before deciding between a recover and a strip.

The sunny faces are checked for granule loss, and the attic over them is read for heat and for a blocked intake.

How are storm leaks traced here?

A storm leak is traced from the ceiling stain up the framing to the valley, vent or flashing it came through. The trace is recorded with photographs and the date.

The repair follows a written scope, and the roofer's licence and workers' compensation certificate are checked before the work starts.

What does the attic show on a south-side house?

A house on the south side of the neighborhood can hold heat in its attic through a long afternoon, and the covering above it is cooked from below. The technician reads the attic for the heat and for the balance of the intake and exhaust.

Insulation pressed against the eave is pulled back, and a clear channel is kept at each rafter bay. The readings before and after the change are kept with the scope.

How do the storms reach the south side of the city?

The south side of the city takes the valley's storms after they have passed the hills, and the flow reaches the outlets at full strength. The outlets on a sloping south-side lot carry the most water, so their capacity is checked first.

A downspout that discharges onto a slope can wash the soil away at its foot. The technician sets a splash block or a short pipe and restores the grade where the soil has moved.

A list of the materials for each visit is kept with the file, so a later visit brings what the last one needed.