Meridian Roofs That Move Water the Right Way

Valleys Carry the Most Water

Where two roof planes meet, all the water from both sides funnels into one channel. Valleys need leak barrier underneath, the correct valley style for the shingle and clear paths free of debris. Leaves and pine needles that collect here hold water against the roof and push it sideways under shingles.

Edges, Drip Edge and Fascia

Without drip edge, water can wick back under the first course of shingles and into the deck and fascia. We install drip edge on every replacement and check the fascia behind it. Rotted fascia is replaced before new metal goes on. Our page on soffit and fascia repair explains that work.

Gutters as Part of the Roof

Undersized, sagging or clogged gutters overflow at the worst moment and spill water against fascia, siding and foundations. We check pitch, hanger spacing and downspout capacity, and can replace gutters at the same time as the roof so the edge details fit together. See our gutter installation and repair service.

Walls, Chimneys and Kick-Outs

Where a roof runs into a wall, step flashing and a kick-out flashing at the bottom direct water into the gutter instead of behind the siding. Missing kick-outs are one of the most common causes of hidden wall rot we see. Chimneys need the same care: step flashing along the sides, counterflashing set into the mortar and, on wider chimneys, a cricket on the uphill side so water and debris do not pile up behind it.

Repair or Replacement in Meridian

If the shingles are healthy, fixing valleys, edges and flashing may be all you need. If the roof is worn throughout, replacement lets us correct every detail at once, usually in one to three days. Visit our Meridian residential roofing page for materials.

Common Questions