Frequently Asked Questions About Roofing

Shingles – The topmost protective layer of roofing material. Shingles are your roofs first line of defense against the elements. They help prevent moisture damage to underlying layers of your roof. 

Felt underlayment – Directly beneath the shingles is a layer of felt underlayment, which adds an additional layer of protection over the decking. 

Decking – Decking are essentially sheets of plywood on which shingles and the felt underlayment lie. 

Rafters – Rafters are the beams in your attic that give your roof its shape. Rafters are important structural components of your home that support and bear the weight of the roof. 

Fascia – The fascia are the boards that add trim to the edges of your roof. Gutters attach to these fascia boards. 

Eaves – The overhang of your roof that projects out beyond your wall is  known as eaves. They help ensure water doesn’t drain directly down your home’s walls. 

Flashing – Flashing is necessary whenever shingles meet a vertical surface, including chimneys, vents or walls. Different types of flashing are used depending on the obstruction. For example, step flashing may be used for walls or chimneys while vent pipe flashing may be used for ventilation. 

Composite shingles, sometimes referred to as asphalt shingles, are technically the most affordable type of roofing material. However, affordability shouldn’t be confused with cheapness. The high-quality composite shingles used by Chet’s Roofing can last for several decades, especially when they’re well maintained. They also look great on any Kent-area home. 

The length of your job will depend on the type of roofing material used, the size of your roof and its complexity. Most traditional single-family home roofs can be installed in a single day. 

Yes, we offer multiple financing options, subject to approved credit. More information can be found on our Financing Information page. 

We install decks, windows and doors, fix sheetrock and clean and treat existing roofs. During the winter, we are available for repair work as well. If you have any storm damage, we can come out to help you document damage for your claim and perform your repairs. 

Contact us at our office in Kent to use our residential roofing services throughout the Puget Sound area. 

We can also help you with your carpentry work and many of the home improvements you are thinking of tackling this year.

There are various types of decking materials and Chet's offers hardwood, cedar and composite decking options. 

Gutters are responsible for water management, especially during rainstorms. Gutters channel water flow from your roof and directs it away from your home. 

Seams in any construction context represent a structural weakness where leaks are more likely to occur. When you get rid of seams, you eliminate one of the primary leak risks. The benefits of K-line seamless gutters extend beyond simply reduced risk for leaks.

There are various signs that it may be time to replace your roof, some of those can include: curling shingles, leaking, moss or algae, cracked or missing shingles etc. 

Some of the most common types of roofing materials are: asphalt shingles, standing seam metal, composite shingles, slate etc. Contact today to check out the roofing materials Chet's has to offer!

Some of the most common types of roof designs are: Gable, Gambrel, Mansard, Flat, Combination and Shed.